Loosing

Pronunciation: /ˈluːsɪŋ/

Definitions of loosing

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

Example Sentences

A1 I am loosing my keys.

A2 She is loosing weight by exercising regularly.

B1 They are loosing their grip on reality.

B2 The company is loosing money due to poor management.

C1 The political party is loosing support among voters.

C2 The athlete is loosing his title as the reigning champion.

Examples of loosing in a Sentence

formal The company is concerned about loosing profits due to the economic downturn.

informal I'm worried about loosing my keys again.

slang She's always loosing her cool over little things.

figurative He felt like he was loosing a part of himself as he grew older.

Grammatical Forms of loosing

• past tense: loosed
• plural: loosings
• comparative: more loose
• superlative: most loose
• present tense: loosing
• future tense: will loose
• perfect tense: have loosed
• continuous tense: am loosing
• singular: loose
• positive degree: loosest
• infinitive: to loose
• gerund: loosing
• participle: loosed

Origin and Evolution of loosing

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'loosing' originated from the Old English word 'losian' which means to release or set free.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'loosing' evolved to also mean to undo or untie something, in addition to its original meaning of releasing or setting free.