Lose
/luːz/
Lose is a verb with 2 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
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To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.
“He lost his hearing in the explosion.”
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To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.
“I lost my way in the forest.”
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Antonyms
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