Synonyms for Lose
Definition of lose
- 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"
- fail to win; "We lost the battle but we won the war"
- suffer the loss of a person through death or removal; "She lost her husband in the war"; "The couple that wanted to adopt the child lost her when the biological parents claimed her"
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Writing tips for "lose"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like mislay, misplace, miss can replace "lose" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Lose" in song lyrics
See how lose is used in real songs:
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"Because in this game, you lag, you lose"
2 Live Crew — Boys With Da Bass -
"In this game the rules is you lose"
415 — Court in the Street -
"We're gettin money, we've got no time to lose"
415 f/ Brotha Broski, Icee B — Ruthless is Reality