Losing

/ˈluːzΙͺΕ‹/

The meaning and definition of Losing, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.
    β€œHe lost his hearing in the explosion.”
  2. To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.
    β€œI lost my way in the forest.”
adjective
  1. That loses or has lost.
    β€œBeing on the losing team is disappointing.”
Synonyms leave behind mislay forfeit drop shed ditch
Antonyms find acquire come across discover gain get

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