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lose

lose

 
 
pronunciation:
luz
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part of speech: verb
inflections: loses, losing, lost
definition 1: to no longer have; be unable to find; misplace.
I lost my shoes.
synonyms:
misplace
antonyms:
find, gain
similar words:
mislay
definition 2: to fail to keep in one's possession.
I just lost a quarter in this candy machine.
antonyms:
acquire, keep, regain
similar words:
forfeit
definition 3: to fail to win.
They lost the contest.
antonyms:
gain
similar words:
blow, fall, forfeit, yield
definition 4: to be unable to keep (something) up to a certain level.
She almost lost hope that she would find her cat, but after two days, it came back.My aunt lost a lot of weight when she was sick.
antonyms:
arrest, catch, engage, gain, hold
similar words:
exhaust, forfeit, yield
definition 5: to fail to use; waste.
They lost time when the plane was grounded because of the storm.
synonyms:
waste
similar words:
consume, exhaust, miss
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  • loser:
    a person who loses; a person who has lost.
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