Simple meaning
What does Lose mean?
Lose means to misplace or not win.
Dictionary definition
Lose means to no longer have something or to fail to win.
Example sentences
Lose in a sentence
easy
In class, we learned what lose means.
medium
The teacher used lose in a sentence so we could see its exact meaning.
hard
During writing practice, choosing lose instead of a confusing look-alike made the sentence clearer.
Synonyms
Words like Lose
misplaceClose in meaning; check context for exact use.
forfeitClose in meaning; check context for exact use.
dropClose in meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
findHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
winHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Lose word family
Base word
lose
verb
lose
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does lose mean?
Lose means lose means to misplace or not win.
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