What is the antonym of βattainβ?
The antonyms of attain are lose and fail. The antonym lose implies the opposite of gaining or acquiring something, while fail means not succeeding in achieving a goal or desired outcome.
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lose
To be deprived of something that one previously had or possessed.
Example
If you don't take care of your health, you may lose your fitness and stamina.
fail
To not succeed in achieving a goal or desired outcome.
Example
If you don't study hard, you may fail your exam.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Lose refers to being deprived of something that one previously had or possessed, while attain refers to achieving or acquiring something.
- 2Fail denotes not succeeding in achieving a goal or desired outcome, while attain implies successfully reaching a goal or objective.
Good things to know
- 1Goal Setting: Use attain to describe achieving a specific goal or objective.
- 2Weight Loss: Use lose to describe shedding weight or losing body fat.
- 3Academic Performance: Use fail to describe not passing an exam or course.
Remember this!
The antonyms of attain are lose and fail. Use lose to describe being deprived of something that one previously had or possessed, and fail to describe not succeeding in achieving a goal or desired outcome. Use attain to describe achieving or acquiring something.
