Hunter's trap failed completely.

Meaning: The hunter's device to capture the fox did not work at all.

Choice of Words: Trap is a device used to catch animals, failed means to be unsuccessful in an attempt, and completely means entirely or absolutely.

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Hunter's trap failed completely.

Meaning: This means that the trap that Hunter set up did not work at all. It did not catch the animal or person that Hunter was hoping to catch.

Choice of Words: Hunter is the person who sets the trap. Trap is a device designed to catch animals or people. Failed means that the trap did not work as intended. Completely means that the trap did not work at all.

The trap that Hunter set did not work.

Meaning: This means that the trap that Hunter set up did not function as intended. It did not catch the animal or person that Hunter was hoping to catch.

Choice of Words: The is used to specify a particular trap. Trap is a device designed to catch animals or people. That is used to connect the trap to the hunter. Hunter is the person who sets the trap. Set means to put the trap in place. Did is the past tense of the verb do. Not is used to negate the verb. Work means to function as intended.

Hunter's trap was a total failure.

Meaning: This means that the trap that Hunter owned did not work at all. It did not catch the animal or person that Hunter was hoping to catch.

Choice of Words: Hunter is the person who owns the trap. Trap is a device designed to catch animals or people. Was is the past tense of the verb be. A is used to indicate that the trap is a specific type of failure. Total means complete or absolute. Failure means that the trap did not work as intended.

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