Losing: meaning, definitions and examples
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losing
[ หluหzษชล ]
experiencing loss
Losing refers to the act of no longer having something, whether it be a physical item, a game, or even a relationship. It can indicate the defeat in a competitive scenario or the sadness that comes from parting with someone or something dear. The emotional impact of losing can vary greatly based on the context and what is at stake. It can lead to feelings of disappointment, grief, or frustration, but can also serve as a motivational force for improvement.
Synonyms
defeating, forfeiting, missing, surrendering.
Examples of usage
- He is losing his patience with the slow project.
- She hates losing games to her brother.
- They are worried about losing their home.
- The team is on the verge of losing the championship.
Translations
Translations of the word "losing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น perdendo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคพเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verlieren
๐ฎ๐ฉ kehilangan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒััะฐัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ przegrywanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅคฑใ
๐ซ๐ท perdre
๐ช๐ธ perdiendo
๐น๐ท kaybetme
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ด๋ฒ๋ฆฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุณุงุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ztrรกcenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ strรกcanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅคฑๅป
๐ธ๐ฎ izgubljanje
๐ฎ๐ธ tapa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะพาะฐะปัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ itirmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ perder
Etymology
The word 'losing' is derived from the Old English word 'losian', which means 'to be lost' or 'to perish'. This can be traced back to Proto-Germanic origins, specifically the term '*lausijan', which conveyed a sense of losing or becoming lost. The evolution of the word has seen it being used in various forms across Middle English, taking on the modern form we know today during the late Middle Ages. 'Losing' captures both the action of loss and the emotional response associated with it, making it a versatile term in the English language that can apply to numerous situations, from trivial everyday losses to significant life-changing events.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #3,902, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.
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