Lose (verb)

  1. To misplace or be unable to find something.
  2. To fail to win or be defeated in a competition or conflict.
  3. To cease to have or retain possession of something.
  4. To cease to function or be effective.
  5. 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:

  1. She always loses her keys.
  2. The team lost the championship.
  3. I lost my wallet.
  4. His voice lost its strength.
  5. She has lost a lot of weight.
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