Lose in Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫuz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
LOOZ-in
lˈuːz/ /ˈɪn
LOOZ-in
Definition
To fail to win or be defeated in a particular situation, location, or event, such as a game, competition, or argument.
Usage & Nuances
'Lose in' is often followed by the event or context (e.g., 'lose in the finals'). Don't confuse with 'lose to' (which focuses on who you lost against). Common in sports, elections, and debates.
Spanish: perder enPortuguese (BR): perder emPortuguese (PT): perder emChinese (Simplified): 在……中输Chinese (Traditional): 在……中輸Hindi: में हारनाArabic: يخسر فيBengali: হেরে যাওয়া (কোনো প্রতিযোগিতায় বা পরিস্থিতিতে)Russian: проиграть вJapanese: 〜で負けるVietnamese: thua trongKorean: ~에서 지다Turkish: -de kaybetmekUrdu: ...میں ہارناIndonesian: thua trong
Example Sentences
We didn't want to lose in the championship game.
basic
Did she lose in the science contest?
basic
I hope our team doesn't lose in the final round.
basic
Politicians hate to lose in their own hometowns.
natural
It's tough to lose in overtime after fighting so hard.
natural
You can lose in court even if you believe you're right.
natural