lose

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Lose Definition & Meaning

1. To be deprived of something or someone that was once possessed or had: i lost my phone yesterday.

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2. To fail to win a game, competition, or battle: the team lost the championship game.

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3. To misplace or be unable to find something: i lost my keys somewhere in the house.

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4. To suffer a decrease or reduction in quantity, quality, or value: the company lost money last quarter.

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5. To experience a sense of grief or sadness from the absence or death of someone: i lost my grandfather last year. example sentence: she was devastated to lose her wedding ring while on vacation.

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Examples of the word lose used in sentences.

  • It's easy for me to lose my temper when I'm stressed.
  • She is afraid to lose her job because of the pandemic.
  • I don't want to lose my keys again.
  • If you don't study hard, you will lose your chance to get a good grade.
  • He wants to lose weight by going to the gym every day.
  • She was afraid to ask for help because she didn't want to lose face.
  • He was so busy with work that he tended to lose track of time.
  • If you don't start exercising, you will lose your stamina.
  • I always lose my keys when I'm in a rush.
  • I'm sorry, I must have lost your phone number.
  • You'll lose your appetite if you keep smelling that strong odor.
  • She's always late, so I'm afraid we'll lose our reservation if she doesn't hurry up.
  • If you want to lose weight, you should start eating healthier foods.
  • I need to start exercising before I lose all my muscle mass.
  • I'm afraid I might lose my job if I take too many sick days.
  • Maria was devastated to learn she had lost her passport on the way to the airport.
  • If you don't pay attention to your diet and exercise, you could easily lose your gains from working out.
  • The company could face bankruptcy if they lose their biggest client.
  • I'm worried I'll lose my job if I don't meet my sales targets.
  • Despite his best efforts, Tom always seems to lose at chess.
  • Despite her best efforts, she couldn't shake the feeling that she was going to lose her job.
  • Many people are afraid to start new relationships because they fear they will eventually lose the person they love.
  • He was determined not to lose his temper, no matter how frustrating the situation became.
  • The team was devastated to lose the championship game after working so hard to get there.
  • If you don't want to lose your belongings while traveling, be sure to keep a close eye on your bags at all times.
  • Despite her talent, she feared she might lose the prestigious award to her competitor.
  • The politician's controversial statements caused him to lose support among his constituents, ultimately resulting in his defeat.
  • The company faced a financial crisis and had to lay off employees to avoid losing more money.
  • She couldn't afford to lose the opportunity to study abroad, so she worked hard to earn a scholarship.
  • He realized too late that he had underestimated the opponent and soon began to lose the game.
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