lose
/luz/
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Type
Verb
Meaning
To become unable to find someone or something.
I always lose my car keys right before leaving the house.
Have you ever lost an important document on your computer?
To fail to win a game, contest, lawsuit, or competition.
The team will lose the championship if their defense collapses tonight.
They did not lose a single match during the entire regular season.
To experience the reduction, deprivation, or death of someone or something valuable.
Many local residents fear they will lose their jobs during the merger.
She lost her grandmother after a long illness last winter.
To waste an opportunity, advantage, or amount of time.
We cannot afford to lose another hour debating minor scheduling details.
He lost valuable ground while his competitors pushed steadily ahead.
To shed weight, money, or another measurable resource.
He hopes to lose fifteen pounds before running the spring marathon.
The company lost millions of dollars during the recent economic downturn.
How it's used
This means “fail to win”
- lose to the other team
“lose to them.”
Our team lost to the Tigers by two points.
Collocations
- lose weight
- lose money
- lose a job
- lose patience
- lose track
- lose a game
- lose control
- lose sight of
Synonyms
- misplace
- forfeit
- drop
Idioms
lose one's temper
suddenly become very angry
He tried to stay calm, but he eventually lost his temper during the meeting.
lose one's mind
become very upset, confused, or stressed
If the phone does not stop ringing, I am going to lose my mind.
lose sleep over
worry a lot about something
It was an honest mistake, so do not lose sleep over it.
Slang
lose it
lose control of your feelings, or laugh so hard you can't stop
When the comedian delivered the punchline, the entire audience completely lost it.