Cool MateMeaning of Losing
Failing to win or not retaining something.
In simple words: Not having something anymore or failing to win
Losing in a sentence
- I hate losing important games.
- She is losing her patience with the slow progress.
- They are losing their way in the dark.
- Losing track of time can make you late.
- He expressed his fear of losing everything he's worked for.
How to use Losing
Use 'losing' when talking about not keeping something or not winning. It's suitable in both casual and formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
lose + object
Memory hint
Think of 'losing' as 'losing money' - you can't hold onto it.
Related words
Collocations with Losing
- losing streak
- losing battle
- fear of losing
- losing money
- losing interest
Synonyms for Losing
- defeating
- losing out
- failing
- surrendering
- forfeiting
Opposites of Losing
- gaining
- winning
- acquiring
Common mistakes with Losing
- Confused with 'loosing', which means to set free.
- Using 'losing' instead of 'loss' when referring to the state of having lost.
- Mixing up emotional and physical loss in context.
Losing appears in
Losing in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
خسارة، فقدان
لم يعد لديك شيء ما أو تفشل في الفوز
- Bengaliবাংলা
হারানো
কিছু আর না থাকা বা জিততে না পারা।
- GermanDeutsch
Verlieren
Etwas nicht mehr haben oder nicht gewinnen.
- SpanishEspañol
Perder
Ya no tener algo o no ganar
- Persianفارسی
باختن، از دست دادن
دیگه چیزی رو نداشتن یا تو یه بازی نبردن
- FrenchFrançais
Perdre
Ne plus avoir quelque chose ou ne pas gagner
- Hindiहिन्दी
हारना, खोना
कुछ और न होना या जीत न पाना
- ItalianItaliano
Perdere
Non avere più qualcosa o non vincere
- PortuguesePortuguês
Perder
Não ter mais algo ou não ganhar
- RussianРусский
Проигрыш, потеря
Больше не иметь чего-то или не выиграть
- Urduاردو
ہارنا، کھونا
کچھ نہ ہونا یا جیت نہ پانا
- Chinese中文
输掉, 失去
不再拥有某物或未能获胜
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Frequently asked questions about Losing
What does Losing mean?
Not having something anymore or failing to win
What is the definition of Losing?
Failing to win or not retaining something.
How do you use Losing in a sentence?
I hate losing important games.
Can you give another example of Losing?
She is losing her patience with the slow progress.
What are synonyms for Losing?
Common alternatives include defeating, losing out, failing, surrendering, forfeiting.
What is the opposite of Losing?
Opposite meanings include gaining, winning, acquiring.
What words go with Losing?
It commonly pairs with losing streak, losing battle, fear of losing, losing money, losing interest.
What are common mistakes when using Losing?
Confused with 'loosing', which means to set free. Using 'losing' instead of 'loss' when referring to the state of having lost. Mixing up emotional and physical loss in context.
How do you pronounce Losing?
US: //ˈluːzɪŋ//, UK: //ˈluːzɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Losing?
Use 'losing' when talking about not keeping something or not winning. It's suitable in both casual and formal contexts.