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The future tense form of 'lose' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb lose. Example: They will lose the game if they don't improve their performance. (They will lose the game if they don't improve their performance.)
Definition of “lose”
- to be deprived of or cease to have something
- to fail to win, maintain, or keep
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Future Simple | lose |
| Future Continuous | losing |
| Future Perfect | lost |
Example
She will lose her train of thought if she gets interrupted.
Example
They will lose their chance if they don't act quickly.
Example
At this time tomorrow, he will be losing sleep over the upcoming exam.
Example
They will be losing valuable time if they don't start now.
Example
By next year, she will have lost a significant amount of weight.
Example
They will have lost all hope by the time help arrives.
