lose

US /luz/

UK /lu:z/

A1

other

  • To be defeated in a battle or war
  • To be unable to find something
  • To fail to take advantage of something
  • To become smaller in weight or size

verb

  • To be unable to keep in check or control something
  • To decrease in value or quantity (e.g. weight)
  • To stop having certain qualities or abilities
  • To stop having or being entitled to
  • To fail to win something that is being contested
  • To be unable to find something you once had
  • To be dependent on someone (used with 'not')

other

  • To fail to win a game or competition