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Every game has a winner and sometimes a loser.
What does Loser mean?
A loser is someone who does not win a contest.
Dictionary definition
A person or team that does not win a game, contest, or competition.
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Loser in a sentence
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A respectful player does not insult the loser.
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The story showed that being a loser in one contest does not mean a person cannot improve.
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What does loser mean?
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Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to loser?
Nonwinner is close in meaning to loser.
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Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for loser?
Winner contrasts with loser.
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loo · zer · strongest beat: loo
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WordLoser.
Partnoun.
MeaningLoser means A loser is someone who does not win a contest.
ExampleExample: Every game has a winner and sometimes a loser.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- loo · zer
- Strongest beat
- loo
- Ending
- zer
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on loo.
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Synonyms
Words like Loser
nonwinnersomeone who does not win
defeated playera player who did not win
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Hint for students
A loser is someone who does not win a contest.
Common mix-up
Loser is not the same as winner. Loser means a loser is someone who does not win a contest.
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Read this model sentence: A respectful player does not insult the loser. Clue words: player, not, respectful. Underline clue words that show why loser fits instead of winner. Now write one new sentence that shows loser without using the word loser. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show loser?
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