lose weight
/luːz weɪt/
Meaning
To become lighter in body weight, typically through dieting, exercising, or lifestyle changes. It is a very common, neutral expression used in medical, casual, and fitness contexts.
Examples
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If you want to lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you eat.
If you want to lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you eat.
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He managed to lose weight by cutting out fast food and sugary drinks.
He managed to lose weight by cutting out fast food and sugary drinks.
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I have been trying to lose weight, but it is a very slow process.
I have been trying to lose weight, but it is a very slow process.
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She looks great after she managed to lose weight last year.
She looks great after she managed to lose weight last year.
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Drinking water before meals can sometimes help you lose weight.
Drinking water before meals can sometimes help you lose weight.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I want to loose weight before my wedding.
✓ I want to lose weight before my wedding.
Do not confuse 'loose' (the opposite of tight, pronounced /luːs/) with the verb 'lose' (to misplace or reduce weight, pronounced /luːz/).
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✗ She lost many weight last month.
✓ She lost a lot of weight last month.
'Weight' is an uncountable noun, so you cannot use 'many' with it. Use 'a lot of' or 'much' instead.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Regular exercise is important if you want to ___.
💡 This means to reduce your body mass.
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lose weight
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It's not easy to ___ without changing your eating habits.
💡 This refers to dropping pounds or kilograms.
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lose weight