lose

A2
Pronunciation
/luːz/
/luːz/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Fame, renown; praise.

Verb
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.

Example Sentences
  • He lost his hearing in the explosion.
2 Definition

To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.

Example Sentences
  • I lost my way in the forest.
3 Definition

To fail to win (a game, competition, trial, etc).

Example Sentences
  • We lost the football match.
4 Definition

To be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer.

Example Sentences
  • Mission control lost the satellite as its signal died down.
5 Definition

To cause (somebody) to be unable to follow or trace one any longer.

Example Sentences
  • We managed to lose our pursuers in the forest.
6 Definition

To cease exhibiting; to overcome (a behavior or emotion).

7 Definition

To shed, remove, discard, or eliminate.

Example Sentences
  • When we get into the building, please lose the hat.
8 Definition

Of a clock, to run slower than expected.

Example Sentences
  • It's already 5:30? My watch must have lost a few minutes.
9 Definition

(ditransitive) To cause (someone) the loss of something; to deprive of.

10 Definition

To fail to catch with the mind or senses; to miss.

Example Sentences
  • I lost a part of what he said.
11 Definition

To cause to part with; to deprive of.