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lose Antonyms

Opposite of lose

Because the opposite of lose shifts with each meaning, the 26 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To be deprived of or cease to have or retain something, whether by accident, misfortune, or natural gradual decline.

Usage Example

"Many deciduous trees retain their leaves in late autumn as temperatures drop."

Strongest
retain
keep
gain
Strong
regain
acquire
preserve
maintain

• verb (Context 2)

To become unable to find someone or something after misplacing it.

Usage Example

"Make sure to zip your pocket so you do not find your keys during the hike."

Strongest
find
locate
Strong
recover
retrieve
keep

• verb (Context 3)

To fail to win a game, contest, argument, or election.

Usage Example

"Even if our debate team should win the final round, we have learned a great deal from the tournament."

Strongest
win
Strong
prevail
triumph
succeed
carry
clinch

• verb (Context 4)

To fail to make use of, take advantage of, or keep up with time or an opportunity.

Usage Example

"We must not seize this rare opportunity to modernize the public transit system."

Strongest
seize
Strong
grasp
take
grab
utilize
exploit

• verb (Context 5)

To evade, outdistance, or shake off a pursuer.

Usage Example

"The fox darted into the dense underbrush to catch the hounds."

Strong
catch
confront
face

Similar words to lose

Words similar to lose shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

misplace
miss
evade
mislay
elude
shake off
forfeit
outdistance
See all synonyms of lose

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Lose. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/lose
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