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Forfeits
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Simple meaning
What does Forfeits mean?
Loses as a penalty.
Dictionary definition
Losses given as penalties, or loses something because of a rule or consequence.
Example sentences
Forfeits in a sentence
easy
The rule explains all possible forfeits.
medium
A late team forfeits the game.
hard
Forfeits can be penalties, lost rights, or actions of giving something up.
Synonyms
Words like Forfeits
surrendersGives up or hands over.
forfeitRelated word that supports the meaning of forfeits.
Antonyms
Opposite words
keepsContinues to have.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to forfeits, depending on context.
Word family
Forfeits word family
Base word
forfeits
noun
forfeitses
More than one forfeits.
verb
forfeitsed
Past or related form of forfeits.
verb
forfeitsing
Action form of forfeits.
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Practice 1
What does forfeits mean?
Forfeits means loses as a penalty.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to forfeits?
Surrenders is close in meaning to forfeits in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of forfeits?
Keeps contrasts with forfeits.
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