loses
Translation
to lose
Examples
He often loses his keys.
He often loses his keys.
Our team rarely loses a game.
Our team rarely loses a game.
She loses her patience quickly.
She loses her patience quickly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to misplace (sth.) He often loses his keys.
((sth.)) to fail to win (sth.) Our team rarely loses a game.
Similar Words
Synonyms: misplace, forfeit; Antonyms: find, win, gain
Etymology
From Old English 'losian' meaning 'to perish, be destroyed'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'loose'. If something is loose, you might lose it.