loses
Translation
to misplace, to fail to win, to get rid of
Examples
He often loses his keys.
He often loses his keys.
The team loses another match.
The team loses another match.
She loses weight when she exercises.
She loses weight when she exercises.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to misplace (sth.) He often loses his keys.
((sth.)) to fail to win (sth.) The team loses another match.
((sth.)) to get rid of (sth., e.g. weight) She loses weight when she exercises.
Similar Words
Synonyms: misplace, fail to win; Antonyms: find, win, gain
Etymology
From Old English 'losian' meaning 'to perish, be destroyed'.
Memory Tips
If something is 'loose', you might 'lose' it.