What does losing mean?
Losing means present participle and gerund of lose.
Losing
/ˈluːzɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of lose.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of lose
- That loses or has lost.
- The process by which something is lost; a loss.
Example Sentences
Being on the losing team is disappointing.
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.
Synonyms for losing
Antonyms for losing
Related Words
Word Forms
- losings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for losing?
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What is the opposite of losing?
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How do you use losing in a sentence?
Being on the losing team is disappointing.
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