losing
Translation
misplacing, failing to win
Examples
Losing your keys is very annoying.
Losing your keys is very annoying.
The team is losing the game.
The team is losing the game.
I am tired of losing all the time.
I am tired of losing all the time.
Grammar Patterns
(-ing) (as a gerund/subject) The act of... Losing your keys is very annoying.
(be -ing) (as a present participle) to be in the process of... The team is losing the game.
Similar Words
Synonyms: misplacing, failing; Antonyms: finding, winning, gaining
Etymology
The '-ing' suffix is added to the verb 'lose' to form the present participle or gerund.
Memory Tips
Think of '-ing' as indicating an ongoing action ('is losing') or the action as a concept ('losing is sad').