I lose vs I loose

The correct phrase is "I lose." The word "lose" is the correct spelling when referring to the opposite of winning or misplacing something. "Loose" is an adjective that means not tight or free from constraint.

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I lose

This is the correct phrase in English when referring to the opposite of winning or misplacing something.

Use "I lose" when you want to express that you did not win or that you misplaced something.

Examples:

I lose my keys all the time.
I lose at chess against my brother.
I lose my train of thought when I get interrupted.
I lose my patience easily.
I lose my way in unfamiliar places.

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I lose track of time with all these shots.
Get to the part where I lose my temper.
He's a bum, I lose.
I put a gun on the street and I lose my weapon.
And I lose control, I can't protect you.
If this doesn't work, I lose my house...
So, I get fired, I lose my bonus.
I lose my keys all the time, so...
When I see him, I lose myself.
Either way, I think I lose.
I lose my appetite working in this fleabag.
Either way, I lose Vincent.
I lose more friends this way.
Plus they like it when I lose control of my bottled-up anger.
I lose my sense of humor when it comes to murder.
Here's what I do when I lose mine.
I get frustrated and I lose it.
I lose my senses and forget where I am.
Because I'll hate myselfif I lose you.
I never cry "foul" when I lose.

Alternatives:

I didn't win
I misplaced
I am defeated

I loose

This is an incorrect spelling in English. The word "loose" is an adjective that means not tight or free from constraint.

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If I loose my job, you loose your job too.
I loose my hair.
I loose all track of time when I work Besides...
I ate too much, I loose.
Come along, before I loose my temper.
I don't care if I loose my money as long it is mean Tina's coming home.
Once you're all comfortable with Chris, you cut Dakota and I loose.
If I loose her... I won't find another like her.
I know. I loose my cellphone.
How did I loose him?
Should I loose the hat?
I loose my cellphone.

Alternatives:

I loose my grip (incorrect)
The knot is loose (correct)
The dog got loose (correct)
She wore a loose dress (correct)
The screws are loose (correct)

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