Definitions and Examples of defeated, losing
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having been beaten in a battle, game, or other competition.
Example
After losing the championship match, he felt defeated and disappointed.
Failing to win or succeed in a competition or endeavor.
Example
The team was losing by a large margin, and it seemed unlikely they could make a comeback.
Key Differences: defeated vs losing
- 1Defeated is a past participle that describes someone who has already lost a battle, game, or competition.
- 2Losing is a present participle that describes someone who is currently not winning or succeeding in a competition or endeavor.
Effective Usage of defeated, losing
- 1Sports: Use these antonyms to describe the outcome of a game or match.
- 2Politics: Use these antonyms to describe the result of an election or vote.
- 3Business: Use these antonyms to describe the success or failure of a project or venture.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Defeated describes someone who has already lost, while losing describes someone who is currently not winning. Use these words to describe the outcome of a game, match, election, or project in sports, politics, or business contexts.