Meaning & Definition of word "Lose"

Lose

/luːz/

1. to fail to keep or to maintain; to cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense.
- Example: If you don't start studying, you might lose your chance to pass the exam.
2. to suffer the loss of someone or something.
- Example: They were devastated when they lost their family pet.
3. to allow something to escape, especially in a competitive situation.
- Example: The team worked hard but ended up losing the championship game.
4. to become unable to find something.
- Example: I always seem to lose my keys when I'm in a hurry.
5. to weaken or diminish (as in vitality, strength, or effectiveness).
- Example: If you don’t exercise regularly, you may lose muscle tone.

Middle English: from Old English 'losian', of unknown origin.

lose track of:

to forget the time or where you are

lose one's mind:

to become crazy or very upset

lose face:

to suffer a loss of respect or reputation

loss:

the fact or process of losing something or someone

loser:

a person or thing that loses

losing:

the process of failing to win or gain something

Meaning: to fail miserably

Example Sentence: He totally lost at that presentation.

Meaning: to not be able to keep up or succeed

Example Sentence: If you don't study, you're gonna lose big time.