Lose

Pronunciation: /luːz/

Definitions of lose

verb to be deprived of or cease to have something

Example Sentences

A1 I always lose my keys.

A2 She lost her phone on the bus.

B1 If you don't study, you will lose the game.

B2 He lost his job due to the company downsizing.

C1 The team cannot afford to lose another match if they want to make it to the finals.

C2 She fears that she will lose her reputation if the scandal is exposed.

Examples of lose in a Sentence

formal It is important to maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly to avoid losing muscle mass.

informal I always seem to lose my keys when I'm in a rush to leave the house.

slang I can't believe I lost my cool and yelled at my friend over something so silly.

figurative Sometimes in life, you have to lose a battle to win the war.

Grammatical Forms of lose

• past tense: lost
• plural: loses
• comparative: loser
• superlative: lostest
• present tense: lose
• future tense: will lose
• perfect tense: have lost
• continuous tense: losing
• singular: loses
• positive degree: lose
• infinitive: to lose
• gerund: losing
• participle: lost

Origin and Evolution of lose

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lose' originated from the Old English word 'losian' meaning to perish or be destroyed.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lose' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings including misplacing something, failing to win, or experiencing a loss.