Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
losing
verb (present participle of lose)
/ˈluː.zɪŋ/
Definition
The act of being defeated or failing to keep or maintain something.
Examples
- She is losing her patience with the constant interruptions.
- The team is losing the game by a significant margin.
- He felt that he was losing touch with old friends.
Meaning
Losing refers to the state of no longer having something that was once possessed, or being defeated in a competition or struggle.
Synonyms
- defeated
- unwinning
- loser
- failing