losing
|los/ing|
B1
/ˈluːzɪŋ/
(lose)
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Etymology
Etymology Information
'lose' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'losian,' where 'los-' meant 'to perish or be lost.'
Historical Evolution
'losian' changed from Old English word 'losian' and eventually became the modern English word 'lose'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to perish or be lost,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to fail to win or retain something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
failing to win or retain something.
The team is losing the match.
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Adjective 1
relating to or denoting a person or thing that loses or has lost something.
He was on the losing side.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35