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loses out

loses out is the third-person singular simple present indicative of lose out.

Meaning of lose out

Verb

lose out (third-person singular simple present loses out, present participle losing out, simple past and past participle lost out)

  1. To be at a disadvantage.
    • People who do not speak a second language find that they lose out when looking for a job.
  2. To be defeated (by).
    • I went for a job interview, but I lost out to a younger guy.

Questions about loses out

What is loses out the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Loses out is the third-person singular simple present indicative of lose out.

Words near loses out in the dictionary

  1. loses one's tongue
  2. loses one's touch
  3. loses one's virginity
  4. loses one's wits
  5. loses oneself
  6. loses out
  7. loses patience
  8. loses sight of
  9. loses sleep
  10. loses the battle, but wins the war
  11. loses the bell

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