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lose to sb

 

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Term: lose to sb

Description:

The phrase "lose to sb" commonly refers to the act of being defeated or outperformed by someone in a competition, contest, or game.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Verb (lose)
  • Preposition (to)

Senses and Usages:

  1. Verb: lose (third person singular simple present loses)

    - to be on the unsuccessful side in a competition or game

    Example Sentence 1: John always loses to his brother in chess.

    Example Sentence 2: The home team lost to their rivals in the final match.

    Example Sentence 3: Despite their best efforts, the company lost to a smaller startup.

    Example Sentence 4: She consistently loses to her friend in tennis matches.

  2. Preposition: to

    - in the direction of or toward someone

    Example Sentence 1: She handed over the victory trophy to the champion.

    Example Sentence 2: The runner passed the baton to the next teammate in the relay race.

    Example Sentence 3: He offered his gratitude to his supporters through a heartfelt speech.

    Example Sentence 4: The child smiled and waved goodbye to her friends at the playground.

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