lose

/luːz/
verb 5noun 1name 1

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1

(verb.) not keep

ADV

financially

VERB + LOSE

be going to, be likely to, stand to

If you don't study, you're likely to lose points on the final exam.

have nothing to

If you apply for the job, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

not want to

cannot/could not afford to

The team couldn't afford to lose their best goalkeeper before the final match.

begin to

2

(verb.) be defeated

VERB + LOSE

cannot/could not afford to

The company could not afford to lose its best customers during the economic crisis.

PREP

against

The home team lost against their rivals in a thrilling match last weekend.

by

The home team lost by three points in the final match of the season.

to

Our basketball team lost to a much stronger opponent in the championship final.

PHRASES

win or lose

Whether we win or lose the match, our team always shows good sportsmanship.

PHRASAL VERBS lose out

ADV

financially

PREP

on

If you skip the morning class, you'll lose out on important information for the exam.

to

She lost out to her competitor because she didn't apply for the job soon enough.

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