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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.

Last updated: March 31, 2024

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.

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.


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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