Lose: meaning, definitions and examples

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lose

[ luːz ]

^{Context #1}

in a game

To be defeated or fail to win.

Synonyms

be defeated, fail to win, suffer a loss

Examples of usage

Our team will lose if we don't score soon.
I hate to lose, so I always try my best to win.

^{Context #2}

misplace

To be unable to find something.

Synonyms

mislay, misplace, misplace

Examples of usage

I always lose my keys in the house.
She tends to lose her phone frequently.

^{Context #3}

weight

To reduce in weight or become thinner.

Synonyms

drop, shed, slim down

Examples of usage

She managed to lose 10 pounds in a month.
I need to lose weight for health reasons.

Translations

Translations of the word "lose" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perder

🇮🇳 खोना

🇩🇪 verlieren

🇮🇩 kehilangan

🇺🇦 втрачати

🇵🇱 stracić

🇯🇵 失う (ushinau)

🇫🇷 perdre

🇪🇸 perder

🇹🇷 kaybetmek

🇰🇷 잃다 (ilhta)

🇸🇦 خسر (khasara)

🇨🇿 ztratit

🇸🇰 stratiť

🇨🇳 失去 (shīqù)

🇸🇮 izgubiti

🇮🇸 missa

🇰🇿 жоғалту

🇬🇪 დაკარგვა (dakargva)

🇦🇿 itirmək

🇲🇽 perder

Word origin

The word 'lose' originates from the Old English word 'losian', meaning 'to perish'. Over time, its meaning has evolved to include various contexts such as being defeated, misplacing items, or reducing weight. The concept of losing is prevalent in games, daily life, and personal goals.