Lose Meaning in English
word
/ˈɫuz/
LOOZ
/lˈuːz/
LOOZ
Definition
To no longer have something because it was taken away, you left it somewhere, or you failed to keep it; also to be defeated in a game or competition.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations include 'lose weight', 'lose your keys', 'lose a game', 'lose time', and 'lose your mind'. Not used for intentional actions—use 'miss' or 'leave'. Used in both literal ('lose your wallet') and figurative ('lose hope') senses.
Spanish: perderPortuguese (BR): perderPortuguese (PT): perderChinese (Simplified): 失去 - 丢失 - 输Chinese (Traditional): 失去 - 丟失 - 輸Hindi: खोना - हारनाArabic: يخسر - يفقدBengali: হারানো - হারান (পরাজিত হওয়া)Russian: терять - проигрыватьJapanese: 失う - 負けるVietnamese: mất - thuaKorean: 잃다 - 지다Turkish: kaybetmekUrdu: کھونا - ہارناIndonesian: mất - thua
Example Sentences
I often lose my keys.
basic
Did you lose the game?
basic
Be careful not to lose your phone.
basic
It's easy to lose track of time when you're having fun.
natural
Don't lose hope—things will get better.
natural
He worked hard to lose weight before his wedding.
natural