I've lost contact with most of my high school friends.
I've lost contact with most of my high school friends.
English
lose
luːz
Meaning: to be deprived of; to fail to find; to fail to win
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | lose |
| 3rd person singular present | loses |
| Present participle | losing |
| Past | lost |
| Will future | will lose |
| Going-to future | going to lose |
| Imperative negative | don't lose / do not lose |
Example sentences
I always lose my umbrella.
I always lose my umbrella.
She couldn't bear the thought of losing him.
She couldn't bear the thought of losing him.
The longer for a better world never lost hope.
The longer for a better world never lost hope.
He lost a tooth in a boxing match.
He lost a tooth in a boxing match.
Usage Notes
Used when you no longer have something because you don't know where it is, or when you are defeated in a game or contest.
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