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lose

Pronunciation: [/luːz/]

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lose: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use lose in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “games”

(verb) to fail to win a game or competition that you are taking part in. It means that you didn't come in first place and someone else did better than you.

Example

I lost the chess game to my brother.

Example

She didn't lose any matches in the tennis tournament.

Example

Did you lose in the final round of the spelling bee?

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to no longer have something that you used to have, like a friend or an item. It means something is gone or taken away.

Example

I lost my keys and couldn't find them anywhere.

Example

She didn't lose her best friend even though they had an argument.

Example

Have you ever lost a pet before?

Context: “general”

(verb) to become unable to find or locate something or someone. It means you have misplaced or can't see the item or person.

Example

He lost his phone and had to search the whole house for it.

Example

I never lose my train of thought during a presentation.

Example

What do you do if you lose your way in a new city?

How to pronounce lose

Pronunciation: [/luːz/]

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