lose — to be unable to find something or someone
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be unable to find something or someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /luːz/
Korean meaning: 잃다, 분실하다
Korean pronunciation: **루**즈
Example Sentences
- I lose my phone at least once a day, usually when it's in my hand.
- Don't lose hope - even pizza was once just flour and tomatoes.
- Students often lose their pencils right before important exams.
lose
VERB//luːz//
to be unable to find something or someone
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/luːz/
🇬🇧 UK/luːz/
🌳Etymology
Rootlose
Origin
고대 영어 'losian'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '파괴되다, 멸망하다'라는 의미였습니다. 시간이 지나면서 '잃다'라는 현재의 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
choosecruisenewsblues
choose
cruise
news
blues
🔗Collocations
lose weight
lose track of
lose one's temper
lose sight of
lose control
lose one's way
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“I lose my phone at least once a day, usually when it's in my hand.”
😄 Fun example
“Don't lose hope - even pizza was once just flour and tomatoes.”
“Students often lose their pencils right before important exams.”
😄 Fun example
“My diet plan: lose weight by losing my wallet so I can't buy food.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
misplaceforfeitfaildropshed
Antonyms
findwingain
Related
lostlossloserloose
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