Meaning of the word miscarried in English

What does miscarried mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

miscarried

US /mɪsˈkærid/
UK /mɪsˈkærid/

Verb

1.

(of a pregnant woman) suffer a miscarriage

Example:
She was devastated when she miscarried her first child.
It's a tragic event when a woman miscarries.
2.

(of a plan or enterprise) fail to achieve the intended result

Example:
The mission miscarried due to poor planning.
Their efforts to reconcile miscarried.
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