verbπShareTo cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons."He lost his hearing in the explosion."outcomepropertybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from."I lost my way in the forest."wayactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fail to win (a game, competition, trial, etc)."We lost the football match."gamesportachievementoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer."Mission control lost the satellite as its signal died down."actionabilityprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (somebody) to be unable to follow or trace one any longer."We managed to lose our pursuers in the forest."actioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cease exhibiting; to overcome (a behavior or emotion)."After practicing meditation, she quickly loses her temper. "mindemotioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shed, remove, discard, or eliminate."When we get into the building, please lose the hat."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a clock, to run slower than expected."My grandfather's old clock loses about five minutes every day. "timedevicetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(ditransitive) To cause (someone) the loss of something; to deprive of."The scammer loses people their savings. "rightpropertybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fail to catch with the mind or senses; to miss."I lost a part of what he said."mindsensationhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to part with; to deprive of."The casino loses money when people win. "actionbusinesseconomypropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
