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lose weight

/luːz weɪt/
phrase★Intermediate— reduce body fat
informal

To reduce one's body fat or overall body mass through diet, exercise, or lifestyle changes.

After consulting a nutritionist, he started a program to lose weight safely.

He followed a diet plan designed by a professional to reduce his body fat in a healthy way.

Many people lose weight by cutting out sugary drinks and processed foods.

Reducing intake of unhealthy beverages and processed foods helps people lower their body fat.

💡

This phrase is commonly used in health and fitness contexts. It can also refer to losing muscle mass if not done properly.

Collocations

lose weight quicklyreduce body fat rapidlylose weight safelyreduce body fat in a healthy mannerlose weight naturallyreduce body fat without artificial methods

Synonyms

shed poundsslim downreduce body fat

Antonyms

gain weightput on weight

Related Phrases

gain weightphrase
increase body mass
weight lossphrase
the process of reducing body fat

💡Pro Tip

Healthy Weight Loss

To lose weight in a healthy way, focus on balanced nutrition and regular exercise rather than extreme diets.

⚡Gold Rule

Consult a Professional

Before starting any weight loss program, consult a healthcare provider to ensure it's safe and suitable for your body.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines the verb 'lose' (to misplace or reduce) and 'weight' (body mass). It has been used in health contexts since at least the early 20th century.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in informal and health-related contexts. It can also be used metaphorically to describe reducing something abstract, such as 'lose weight' in a document by editing it.

Word Breakdown

lose
to misplace or reduce
root
+
weight
body mass
root
English Dictionary

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