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Definition of lost - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
misplacedunable to be found or recovered
- The keys are lost somewhere in the house.
2.
directionunable to find one's way or location
- She felt lost in the unfamiliar city.
3.
goneno longer existing
- The tradition is now lost to modern times..
4.
confusionconfused or bewildered
- He looked lost during the complex lecture.
5.
wastenot utilized or wasted
- The opportunity was lost due to indecision.
6.
emotionDated ruined or destroyed physically or morallyDated
- The lost city was buried under the sand.
Noun, plural
1.
disoriented grouppeople who are unable to find their way
- The forest was full of the lost, wandering aimlessly..
2.
fateDated people destined to die soonDated
- The lost gathered for their final journey.
Expressions with lost
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not know where you are or how to get somewhere
I be lost in the city at night.
lose one's way while traveling
We took a wrong turn and got lost.
person who is lost or confused
He felt like a lost sheep in the new city.
people feeling disconnected from society
Many young people today feel like a lost generation.
feel unable to manage if missing someone or something important
I would be lost without my phone.
become unnoticeable among many people
She tends to get lost in a crowd at parties.
no longer communicate or interact with someone or a group
They have lost touch with their old friends.
stop communicating or interacting with someone over time
We've lost touch since high school ended.
shows you do not understand what someone just explained
You've lost me—can you explain that part again?
focus too much on small parts and miss the main idea
She tends to get lost in the details and forgets the goal.
act confusedly or irrationally, losing clear thinking
He seems to have lost the plot during the meeting.
unable to speak due to strong emotions
She was lost for words after the surprise party.
fully absorbed in what is happening now
She was lost in the moment during her dance performance.
confused or disoriented
After the meeting, I felt lost in the woods.
deeply focused on something and not noticing surroundings
She was lost to the world while reading her book.
do something missed earlier with energy or enthusiasm
She worked late to make up for lost time.
regain position or progress after falling behind
She worked hard to make up lost ground after her illness.
absence of warm feeling, often with hostility between people
After the lawsuit, there was no love lost between the neighbors.
forgotten or neglected in a busy situation
Important emails can get lost in the shuffle when the inbox is full.
everything has failed or there is no hope left
After the storm, they felt all is lost.
there is still hope
Even after the failure, all is not lost.
person who delays action misses important chance
He who hesitates is lost when the sale ends quickly.
confused or lacking direction
After the meeting, she felt lost at sea with the new project.
person or thing that is hopeless or futile
Trying to fix that old car is a lost cause.
Origin of lost
Old English, losian (to lose)
Terms with lost included in their meaning
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appearance
hair that has lost color, usually from aging
physical
become lost or disoriented in a location
lost animals
animals without a home or owner
inattentive
not paying attention, lost in thought
lost battle
overcome in a competition or conflict
missing
go away or become lost without explanation
opportunity lost
felt regret or sadness for something not done or experienced
retrieve
get back something lost or taken
recollection
still retained, not lost or overlooked
accept loss
accept that you have lost
productivity
compensate for lost time or work
transportation
tire that has lost air pressure
wayfinding
become lost or disoriented in direction
disappearance
disappear without explanation or become lost
get lost
become unable to find the right path
compensate
do something to replace what was missed or lost
opportunity lost
fail to experience or participate in something
communication
lost opportunity to communicate or meet
employment
unemployed or having lost one's job
business
money gained or lost in business
possession
get back something lost or taken
illness
lost the ability to speak temporarily
lost
dog that has wandered away from its home
mythical figure
imaginary being who exchanges lost teeth for money
Examples of lost in a sentence
The museum displayed a lost painting recovered decades later. He was lost in the maze of narrow streets. The hikers were lost without a map in the dense forest. The ancient language is now lost forever. The original manuscript is lost to history. She felt lost in the unfamiliar city.
The instructions left him feeling lost. The lost funds could have been invested. His lost efforts went unnoticed. The lost shipwreck was finally found after centuries. He felt like a lost soul in the bustling city. The lost gathered at the rescue point. The search team found the lost in the cave. The lost were remembered in a solemn ceremony. Stories of the lost were shared among the villagers.
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- French:perdu, égarés, ...
- German:verloren, Verirrten, ...
- Italian:smarrito, persi, ...
- Spanish:extraviado, perdidos, ...
- Portuguese:perdido, perdidos, ...
- Chinese:丢失的, 迷路的人, ...
- Japanese:紛失した, 迷子, ...
- Arabic:مَفقود, الضائعون, ...
- Hebrew:אָבוּד, אֲבוּדִים, ...
- Russian:потерянный, потерявшиеся, ...
- Ukrainian:загублений, загублені, ...
- Hindi:गुम, खोए हुए लोग, ...
Definition of lose - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
sportsintr. fail to win a game or competitionintr.
- Our team might lose the match.
2.
misplacetr. become unable to find somethingtr.
- She tends to lose her phone.
3.
possessiontr. cease to have or possess somethingtr.
- I often lose my keys.
4.
medicaltr. shed weight or become thinnertr.
- She wants to lose weight before summer.
5.
bereavementtr. experience the death of someone closetr.
- He lost his grandmother last year.
6.
timekeepingintr. become slower than expected, as a clockintr.
- This old clock tends to lose time.
7.
businessintr. fail to make money in a businessintr.
- The store might lose money this quarter.
8.
perceptiontr. Rare fail to perceive or understand somethingtr. Rare
- I lose track of the conversation sometimes.
Expressions with lose
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forget the total number of something during counting
She started to lose count of how many times he apologized..
become less sharp or precise
The knife started to lose edge after frequent use.
stop believing in someone or something
After the scandal, many people lose faith in the politician.
fail to secure or make use of an opportunity
He lost out on the promotion to his colleague.
become lost or disoriented in a location
During the hike, we began to lose our way.
become unaware of time passing during an activity
She lost all track of time while painting.
speak without the accent of one's native language
After years in the US, he finally lost his accent.
become pale due to fear or illness
She began to lose her colour after hearing the news.
become unsteady and fall while standing
She slipped on the ice and lost her footing.
forget where you are in a sequence
I lost my place in the book and had to start over.
change from original form or structure
The clay sculpture began to lose its shape in the rain.
become angry or upset suddenly
He lost his temper when he couldn't find his keys..
fail to maintain a consistent beat
The drummer started to lose the rhythm during the fast song.
become fully absorbed in an activity
They lose themselves in reading for hours.
waste time by being inefficient or inactive
He lost time browsing social media instead of working..
lose contact with someone or something
After moving, she lost touch with her friends.
forget one's train of thought or misplace an item
I often lose track of my keys.
forget the time due to being engrossed
She often loses track of time when reading a good book.
stumble or slip while walking or standing
You could lose your footing on that icy step.
fail to remain calm
She lost her temper during the heated argument.
become unable to find the right path
In the fog, we lost our way and missed the turnoff.
state of having very limited time
We have no time to lose if we want to catch the train.
no risk of a negative outcome
He took the job because he had nothing to lose.
be likely to win unless making a mistake
The championship is Liverpool's to lose this season.
Origin of lose
Old English, losian (to perish)
Examples of lose in a sentence
We can't afford to lose another game this season. I often lose my keys in the house. He didn't want to lose his favorite book. She tends to lose her phone frequently. Don't lose your ticket to the concert. Doctors advised him to lose some weight.
He struggled to lose the extra pounds. She lost her best friend in the accident. Many people lose loved ones unexpectedly. My wristwatch tends to lose a few minutes daily. The grandfather clock began to lose time after the repair. The company could lose profits if sales don't improve. Investors worry that the startup will lose revenue this year. Sometimes I lose sight of the main idea. He tends to lose the point during debates.
View all translations of lose
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- French:perdre, égarer, ...
- German:verlieren, verlegen, ...
- Italian:perdere, smarrire, ...
- Spanish:perder, extraviar, ...
- Portuguese:perder, extraviar, ...
- Chinese:输, 丢, ...
- Japanese:負ける, なくす, ...
- Arabic:خَسِرَ, أضاعَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַפְסִיד, לְאַבֵּד, ...
- Russian:проигрывать, потерять, ...
- Ukrainian:програвати, губити, ...
- Hindi:हारना, खोना, ...
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