(of a game or contest) To fail to win
(of time or an opportunity) To fail to take advantage of
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To be unable to find something or someone
“Tim would lose his keys in all the clutter that had piled up on his desk.”
To inadvertently drop or leave something or someone behind
“I would lose my headphones on the train before I disembarked because I wasn't paying attention.”
(of a game or contest) To fail to win
“He would lose to his opponent, but at least he gave it his best.”
To cease to have or retain something
“Stacey would lose a lot of money in bad investments, but would be the wiser for it.”
To cause (someone) to be unable to pursue one any longer
“Justin Bieber jumped into his limousine and managed to lose his horde of screaming fans as it sped off.”
To wander or go astray from
“We would lose the trail during our hike for a brief moment before finding our way again.”
(lose oneself) To lose one's sense of direction
“Be careful in the thick jungle as it is very easy to lose yourself in there.”
(of time or an opportunity) To fail to take advantage of
“Do not lose your chance at this opportunity that only comes around once in a lifetime.”
To involve or engage in deeply
“You better lose yourself in the music, the moment you own it, you better never let it go.”
(informal) To get rid off
“I suggest you lose the gaudy shirt and dress with a little more class for your date tonight.”
To waste time, money, or energy on trifling matters
To lose or be deprived of something, especially as a penalty for wrongdoing
To involve the loss or sacrifice of
To eject matter from the stomach through the mouth
To release one's hold on
To decrease in number, amount, intensity, or quality
To fall or lag behind, especially in a game or contest
To get rid of by work or effort
To cause to feel less close or friendly
To pour from, or as from, a container, especially by accident
To lose (something) in copious quantities
To lose sight of something
To fail, especially in spectacular fashion
To completely bungle (an opportunity)
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