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lose out

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌluz ˈaʊt/ · UK /ˌluːz ˈaʊt/

lose out means: To miss a chance or benefit that other people get.

verb

MISS BENEFITSB2

To miss a chance or benefit that other people get.

  • Small shops often lose out.
  • We lost out on the discount by booking late.
  • Will part-time workers lose out under the new rules?

How to use it: lose out on something (You could lose out on valuable training.)

Similar words: miss out, be disadvantaged

Opposites: benefit

Common phrases: lose out financially, lose out badly, lose out on something

BE BEATENB2

To fail to win something because another person or group wins it instead.

  • Our team lost out in the final.
  • She lost out to another candidate for the job.
  • Did your firm lose out on the contract?

How to use it: lose out to someone/something (Our bid lost out to a larger company.)

Similar words: lose, be beaten

Opposites: win

Common phrases: lose out to someone, lose out narrowly

Questions about lose out

What does lose out mean?

To miss a chance or benefit that other people get.

What is lose out in other languages?

Türkçe: zararlı çıkmak · Español: salir perdiendo · Français: être perdant · Deutsch: zu kurz kommen · Italiano: rimetterci · 日本語: 損をする

How do you pronounce lose out?

In American English /ˌluz ˈaʊt/; in British English /ˌluːz ˈaʊt/.

How do you use lose out in a sentence?

Small shops often lose out. We lost out on the discount by booking late.

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