lost

A2
Pronunciation
/lɒst/
/lɔst/
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.

Adjective
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

Having wandered from, or unable to find, the way.

Example Sentences
  • The children were soon lost in the forest.
2 Definition

In an unknown location; unable to be found.

Example Sentences
  • Deep beneath the ocean, the Titanic was lost to the world.
3 Definition

Not perceptible to the senses; no longer visible.

Example Sentences
  • an island lost in a fog; a person lost in a crowd
4 Definition

Parted with; no longer held or possessed.

Example Sentences
  • a lost limb; lost honour
5 Definition

Not employed or enjoyed; thrown away; employed ineffectually; wasted; squandered.

Example Sentences
  • a lost day; a lost opportunity or benefit
6 Definition

Ruined or destroyed, either physically or morally; past help or hope.

Example Sentences
  • a ship lost at sea; a woman lost to virtue; a lost soul
7 Definition

Hardened beyond sensibility or recovery; alienated; insensible.

Example Sentences
  • lost to shame; lost to all sense of honour
8 Definition

Occupied with, or under the influence of, something, so as not to notice external things.

Example Sentences
  • to be lost in thought