Synonyms for

Loses

Verb / ˈlu:zʌz / / ˈlu:zɪz / Another word for loses — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To be deprived of something or someone; to fail to win a game or competition.

Synonyms & similar words

profit misplace fallback turnaloss recede find suffer miss win gain keep dropoff lose fallbehind mislay misses surrenders fails forfeits overthrown yield bow succumb

Synonyms by register

Formal

forfeits surrenders relinquishes

Informal

blows messes up drops

Literary

succumbs perishes

Antonyms

wins gains acquires earns finds obtains secures

Common collocations

  • loses control
  • loses weight
  • loses money
  • loses track
  • loses heart
  • loses face
  • loses temper

Word family

noun loss
verb lose
adjective lost

Usage note

The word 'loses' is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb 'lose'. It is commonly used in contexts of defeat, misplacement, or deprivation.

Example sentences

  1. He loses his phone at least once a week.
  2. She loses her balance and falls down.
  3. The team loses the game by one point.
  4. I lose my patience when people are rude.
  5. The company loses money every year.

Quotes

  • We learn little from victory, much from defeat. - Japanese Proverb
  • “It ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!” - Rocky Balboa
  • “Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is.” - Vince Lombardi

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