lose (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /luːz/
Definition
To not have something anymore because you cannot find it, or because it is gone.
Examples
I think I lost my wallet.
Be careful not to lose your phone.
She lost her favorite necklace.
How to Use lose
- lose out (phrasal verb)
- To fail to get something good, or to be in a worse position than others. — "If you don't apply early, you might lose out."
- lose to (prepositional phrase)
- To be defeated by someone in a game or competition. — "Our team lost to the champions."
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