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lose Definition and Meaning in English (lose definition)

verb
Synonyms:misplaceforfeitbe defeated
Quick Answer • Definition

Lose definition: To no longer have something because you do not know where it is.

Definitions of Lose

  1. 1verb

    To no longer have something because you do not know where it is.

  2. 2verb

    To be defeated in a game, competition, or argument.

  3. 3verb

    To have less of something than you had before, such as weight or money.

Example Sentences

“I always lose my keys.”

“Our team might lose the match.”

“He wants to lose weight.”

Synonyms

misplaceforfeitbe defeated

Antonyms

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenselost
present participlelosing
nounloss
agent nounloser

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

lose one's temperidiom

To suddenly become angry.

lose heartidiom

To become discouraged or to give up hope.

lose track ofexpression

To no longer know where someone or something is or what is happening.

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What is the meaning of Lose in English?▼
Lose definition: To no longer have something because you do not know where it is.
How do you translate 'Lose' to English?▼
'Lose' translates to 'lose' in English. Lose definition: To no longer have something because you do not know where it is.
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