Definitions and Examples of failing, losing
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not succeeding in achieving a goal or objective.
Example
After several attempts, he was still failing to complete the puzzle.
Failing to win a game, competition, or contest.
Example
The team was losing by three points with only two minutes left in the game.
Key Differences: failing vs losing
- 1Failing refers to not succeeding in achieving a goal or objective, while birdieing is a term used in golf to describe scoring one stroke under par on a hole.
- 2Losing refers to not winning a game, competition, or contest, while birdieing is a term used in golf to describe a successful shot that scores one stroke under par.
Effective Usage of failing, losing
- 1Sports: Use failing and losing to describe negative outcomes in sports or games.
- 2Academic: Use failing to describe not achieving a passing grade or not meeting academic expectations.
- 3Business: Use losing to describe not achieving business goals or losing money in investments.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Failing refers to not succeeding in achieving a goal or objective, while losing refers to not winning a game, competition, or contest. Use these words in sports, academic, and business contexts to describe negative outcomes and lack of success.