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lose

The correct spelling is lose.

How to pronounce lose

/luːz/
verb

IPA: /luːz/

Say it like: Los-e

The correct spelling is lose. To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons. For example: "He lost his hearing in the explosion."

Usage Examples

He lost his hearing in the explosion.

I lost my way in the forest.

We lost the football match.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.
  2. 2.To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.
  3. 3.To fail to win (a game, competition, trial, etc).
  4. 4.To be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer.
  5. 5.To cause (somebody) to be unable to follow or trace one any longer.

noun

  1. 1.Fame, renown; praise.

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