Meaning & Definition of Lose in English
Lose
to be deprived of or cease to have something
Pronunciation:
/luːz/Part of Speech:
verbDetailed Definitions
Definition: to no longer have something because it has been taken away or cannot be found
Example Sentence: He was devastated after he lost his job.
Definition: to fail to win in a game or competition
Example Sentence: The team will lose if they don’t improve their strategy.
Definition: to misplace or fail to keep hold of something
Example Sentence: I always lose my keys.
Definition: to suffer a loss or defeat
Example Sentence: She doesn't want to lose the championship.
Definition: to cause something to be gone or to cease to exist
Example Sentence: He lost his temper during the argument.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English: from Old English 'losian', of unknown origin.
Synonyms
Common Phrases and Expressions
- 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
Translations
- Spanish: perder
- French: perdre
- German: verlieren
- Russian: терять
Related Words
- 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
Slang Meanings of lose
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.