Losing

Pronunciation: /ˈluːz/

Losing (verb)

  1. to not know where something is anymore.
  2. to not win a game or competition.
  3. to have less of something, like weight or money.

Examples

  • I often lose my keys in the morning.
  • She tends to lose her phone frequently.

Common collocations: lose track, lose sight, lose a match, lose a race, lose value

Synonyms of Losing

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Losing

  • recovering something lost
  • acquiring something new