😞lose

verb
/luːz/

Meaning

to fail to keep, maintain, or win something
to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace

Example Sentences

She doesn’t want to lose her phone again.

I hope I don't lose my keys again.

Example Expressions

lose track

Synonyms

misplace, drop, forfeit, miss, fail
Entry 1
misplace, drop, forfeit, miss
Entry 2
misplace, forfeit, miss, drop, fail

Antonyms

find, win, gain, locate, discover
Entry 1
find, win, gain
Entry 2
find, win, gain, locate, discover

Collocations

lose weight, lose a game, lose hope, lose control, lose track, lose sight of
Entry 1
lose weight, lose a game, lose hope, lose control
Entry 2
lose weight, lose control, lose track, lose hope, lose sight of

More Example Sentences

Could you close the door, please?

As you are my close friend, I shall give you an advice.

Whom of this class do you consider to be your closest friend?

Today is Friday! The school is closed. So I watched TV for a long time last night.

Today is Sunday! The library is closed. So I watched a movie with my friends last night.

Finally, though, when I looked at the image closely, I thought it was just a coincidence.

In the end, though, when I looked at the image closely, I thought it was just a coincidence.

Eventually, though, when I looked at the image closely, I thought it was just a coincidence.

Today is Saturday! Vasanth Academy is closed. So I played video games for a long time last night.

And with this, we call our event to an amazing close. Thank you all for being an amazing audience. Goodbye.

Related Vocabularies

to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important
to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly
to make or manufacture from components or raw materials
to sit on and control the movement of something, typically a vehicle or animal
to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in
to say hello or welcome someone politely

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