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Meaning & Definition of Lose in English

English

Lose

to be deprived of or cease to have something


Pronunciation:

/luːz/

Part of Speech:

verb

Detailed 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

misplaceforfeitsurrendersquandersuffer defeat

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.