Lose
(verb)
- To misplace or be unable to find something.
- To fail to win or be defeated in a competition or conflict.
- To cease to have or retain possession of something.
- To cease to function or be effective.
- To have a decrease in weight, strength, or some other quality.
Origin:
Middle english 'losien' from old english 'losian' meaning to lose, from proto-germanic 'leusōną' meaning to lose.
Examples:
- She always loses her keys.
- The team lost the championship.
- I lost my wallet.
- His voice lost its strength.
- She has lost a lot of weight.