SpellRight › Spelling
Commonlost
The correct spelling is lost.
How to pronounce lost
/lɒst/
verbIPA: /lɒst/
Say it like: Los-t
The correct spelling is lost. 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.To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.
- 2.To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.
- 3.To fail to win (a game, competition, trial, etc).
- 4.To be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer.
- 5.To cause (somebody) to be unable to follow or trace one any longer.
adjective
- 1.Having wandered from, or unable to find, the way.
- 2.In an unknown location; unable to be found.
- 3.Not perceptible to the senses; no longer visible.
- 4.Parted with; no longer held or possessed.
- 5.Not employed or enjoyed; thrown away; employed ineffectually; wasted; squandered.
Similar words
Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.