(of a button on a device or machine) Opposite of to press down on
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Opposite of to accidentally reveal a secret
Opposite of to identify from a knowledge of appearance or character
“I'll never forget his face, as he got down at Swinburne's Hotel.”
Opposite of to acquire knowledge, understanding, or skill in
“Without practice, I will forget how to speak French.”
Opposite of to lift or raise something by grasping it
“Do not drop that sheet of glass or it will be very expensive to replace.”
Opposite of to prevent or protect (something) from being destroyed
“He would inevitably lose his hat when the wind swept it from his head.”
Opposite of to stealthily trail or watch
“The detective would eventually lose track of the suspect because of all the commotion around him.”
Opposite of to keep in one's memory
“We cannot forget what happened 50 years ago, but things are now a different kettle of fish.”
Opposite of to acquire or secure as a result of a contest, conflict, bet, or other endeavor
“He will lose the lead if he expends too much energy trying to maintain it.”
Opposite of to reach or achieve a desired goal, usually in numeric terms
“Jenna would miss placing first in the race by a fraction of second.”
Opposite of to have acted on an opportunity
“He missed many golden opportunities that had been presented to him during his career because of his tunnel vision.”
Opposite of to come to have gradually, or to gain knowledge in
“Heather's mother had Alzheimer's and her doctor advised her that she may eventually lose her ability to speak clearly.”
(of a button on a device or machine) Opposite of to press down on
“Do not release the lever until our knights have entered the castle through the gates!”
Opposite of to manage to arrive in time for
“If we don't hurry to the station, we will miss the earlier train.”
Opposite of to have managed to arrive in time for
“We missed the earlier train because we were slow to the station.”
(idiomatic) Opposite of to invent, create, or think of
“We would miss many great opportunities as we were not paying attention.”
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