Lose at Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫuz/ /ˈæt
LOOZ-at
lˈuːz/ /ˈæt
LOOZ-at
Definition
To not win in a game, competition, or activity.
Usage & Nuances
'Lose at' is followed by the activity or game (e.g., 'lose at chess,' 'lose at poker'). Not used with physical objects ('lose keys'). Often informal, for competitions or board/video games. Don't confuse with 'lose to' (about the opponent).
Spanish: perder enPortuguese (BR): perder emPortuguese (PT): perder emChinese (Simplified): 在...中输Chinese (Traditional): 在...中輸Hindi: पर हारनाArabic: يخسر فيBengali: তে হারাRussian: проиграть в - проигрывать вJapanese: 〜で負けるVietnamese: thua ở - thua trongKorean: ~에서 지다Turkish: ...'da kaybetmekUrdu: پر ہارناIndonesian: kalah dalam
Example Sentences
I always lose at chess.
basic
He doesn't like to lose at video games.
basic
Did you lose at soccer yesterday?
basic
No matter how hard I try, I always lose at board games with my family.
natural
She hates to lose at anything, even a friendly match.
natural
Let’s have fun and not worry if we lose at trivia tonight.
natural