Lose typically functions only as a verb, with such meanings as “to bring to destruction,” “to miss from one's possession or from a customary or supposed place,” or “to undergo defeat in.” …

lose verb (NO LONGER POSSESS) [ T ] to no longer have something, because it has been taken away from you, either by accident or purposely:

To be unsuccessful in retaining possession of; mislay: He's always losing his car keys. 2. a. To be deprived of (something one has had): lost her art collection in the fire; lost her job. b. To be left …

If you lose something, you do not know where it is, for example, because you have forgotten where you put it. I lost my keys.

lose (lo̅o̅z), v., lost, los•ing. v.t. to come to be without (something in one's possession or care), through accident, theft, etc., so that there is little or no prospect of recovery: I'm sure I've …

Dec 2, 2025 · (transitive) To be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer.

LOSE definition: to come to be without (something in one's possession or care), through accident, theft, etc., so that there is little or no prospect of recovery. See examples of lose used in a …

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The meaning of LOSE is to miss from one's possession or from a customary or supposed place. How to use lose in a sentence.

If you have nothing (else/left) to lose, you cannot make a situation worse by taking a risk. If you have a lot to lose or have too much to lose, you could make your situation much worse by …