losing

verb
UK: /ˈluːzɪŋ/
US: /ˈluːzɪŋ/

  1. Being defeated in a game, contest, or other competitive situation.

    1. Losing is part of the game, it happens to everyone sometimes. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite losing the first set, the tennis player fought back to win the match. [ ] [ ]

  2. The experience of no longer having something or someone, often due to death or separation.

    1. Losing my keys always makes me late for work each day. [ ] [ ]
    2. Losing a loved one can be incredibly difficult, and it takes time to heal. [ ] [ ]

  3. Being at a disadvantage or in a state of decline.

    1. The team is losing and they need to improve quickly to win. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is losing money, so they need a new strategy to survive. [ ] [ ]
losing adjective

  1. That results in a loss; destined or likely to lose.

    1. It was a losing game, we never had a chance to win. [ ] [ ]
    2. Investing in that company proved to be a losing proposition in the long run. [ ] [ ]
losing noun

  1. The act of suffering a loss.

    1. Losing is hard, but you will feel much better after the game. [ ] [ ]
    2. The losing of their loved ones caused great sorrow within the community. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "losing" in English means: Being defeated in a game, contest, or other competitive situation., The experience of no longer having something or someone, often due to death or separation., Being at a disadvantage or in a state of decline..

The phonetic transcription of "losing" is /ˈluːzɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈluːzɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "losing": "Losing is part of the game, it happens to everyone sometimes.". More examples on the page.