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Losing: meaning, definitions and examples

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losing

 

[ หˆluหzษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perdendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verlieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kehilangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‚ั€ะฐั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przegrywanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคฑใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท perdre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perdiendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaybetme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žƒ์–ด๋ฒ„๋ฆฌ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุณุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ztrรกcenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ strรกcanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคฑๅŽป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izgubljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tapa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพา“ะฐะปั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ itirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.