English · Common Verbs
losing
/ˈluːzɪŋ/
[/ˈluːzɪŋ/]
present participle of lose
Intermediateverb
Definition
Present participle of 'lose': failing to keep something or to win, happening now.
Example
The company is losing customers because its prices have risen far faster than its rivals.
The company is losing customers because its prices have risen far faster than its rivals.
Etymology
From Old English 'losian' (to be lost) plus the '-ing' ending.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in continuous tenses; can also be an adjective, as in 'a losing battle'.