Losing

//ˈluːzɪŋ// adj, noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun

1
The process by which something is lost; a loss.
"We conceive that an alternation of such losings and regainings will continue to be presented in England, until the whole business is set on a new and more stable basis by a revolution which shall not be moral only."

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of lose form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1
That loses or has lost. not-comparable
"Being on the losing team is disappointing."

Synonyms

bereavement cost damage debit denial deprivation

Antonyms

Example

"I am losing my patience with you."

Related phrases

fight a losing battle losing hazard losing streak not win for losing on a losing wicket

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