Lose to Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫuz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
LOOZ TOO, LOOZ tuh, LOOZ tih
lˈuːz/ /tˈuː
LOOZ TOO
Definition
To be defeated by someone or something in a competition, game, or challenge.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in sports, games, exams or competitions: "lose to a team," "lose to someone." Emphasizes the winner as well as the loss. Never used for losing objects ('lose your keys'). Informal and common in conversation.
Spanish: perder contra - ser derrotado porPortuguese (BR): perder para - ser derrotado porPortuguese (PT): perder para - ser derrotado porChinese (Simplified): 输给Chinese (Traditional): 輸給Hindi: से हारनाArabic: يخسر أمامBengali: কাছে হারা - পরাজিত হওয়া (কেউ/কিছুর কাছে)Russian: проиграть (кому-то)Japanese: 〜に負けるVietnamese: thua trước - bị đánh bại bởiKorean: ~에게 지다Turkish: -e yenilmek - mağlup olmakUrdu: ہار جانا (کسی سے)Indonesian: kalah dari
Example Sentences
We might lose to the other team if we don't practice.
basic
Did you lose to your brother in chess again?
basic
Our school always loses to that team.
basic
I can't believe we lost to them after leading the whole game!
natural
No one expected her to lose to such an inexperienced player.
natural
If we lose to them again, we’re out of the tournament.
natural