loses
Prononciation : [ˈluːzɪz]
Contexte : « games »
(verb) to not win a game or competition. When someone loses, it means they didn't get the most points or didn't do better than the other players.
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She wins a lot of races, but sometimes she loses when the competition is tough.
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He didn't lose the match; he played really well and scored the most points.
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Why does the team lose so often in the tournaments?
Contexte : « possession »
(verb) to stop having something that you used to have. This can happen by accident or because you didn't take care of it.
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I often lose my keys, so I have a special place for them now.
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I didn't lose my book; I know exactly where I put it.
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Have you ever lost something important to you?
Contexte : « time »
(verb) to waste time or not use it well. This means you're not doing something useful when you could be.
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I didn't lose any time during the project; I finished it early!
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He lost a lot of time watching TV instead of studying.
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Do you think we might lose time if we don't plan our day?
Contexte : « relationships »
(verb) to no longer be in contact with a friend or loved one. This can happen when people grow apart or have a disagreement.
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Even though they don't see each other often, they haven't lost their friendship.
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After the argument, they lost their close relationship and haven't spoken since.
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Why do some friends lose touch over the years?