Top synonyms for “lose”: miss, suffer, turn a loss.
Definitions
- (verb)be set at a disadvantage“This author really suffers in translation”
- (verb)withdraw, as from reality“he lost himslef in his music”
- (verb)fail to win“We lost the battle but we won the war”
- (verb)suffer the loss of a person through death or removal“She lost her husband in the war”
- (verb)fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind“I missed that remark”
- (verb)allow to go out of sight or mind“The detective lost the man he was shadowing after he had to stop at a red light”
- (verb)miss from one's possessions; lose sight of“I've lost my glasses again!”
- (verb)fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense“She lost her purse when she left it unattended on her seat”
- (verb)fail to get or obtain“I lost the opportunity to spend a year abroad”
- (verb)fail to make money in a business; make a loss or fail to profit“I lost thousands of dollars on that bad investment!”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Antonyms — opposite of Lose
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "lose"?
Common synonyms for "lose" include miss, suffer, turn a loss. Our thesaurus lists 3 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "lose"?
Antonyms for "lose" include break even, find, keep, profit. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "lose" mean?
be set at a disadvantage Example: "This author really suffers in translation"
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
Synonyms give you more options to match syllable counts, meter, and rhyme schemes. When a word fits the meaning but not the rhythm, swap in a synonym with a different syllable count. Click any synonym above to jump straight to its rhyme page and continue writing.
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