Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Lose"
The meaning of "Lose" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does you totally lost your v-card to him mean?
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It means you lost your virginity to him or he was the first person you had sex with. It’s definitely very casual so if you ever use it make sure it’s with people you are close to
Q:
What does I lost to... mean?
A:
not winning against another person
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What does I lost it. mean?
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In this context, it would mean you laughed uncontrollably.
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What does You've lost more than I'll ever have. mean?
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It could be in reference to the lose of a family member or possessions, if you say I instead of I'll. Those that survived the 2011 lost more than I ever have. My family is still alive and I have not lost my house. If you intended to use I'll instead of I, then it could be used in reference to a gambling debt. As in "You've lost more money than I'll ever have". I'm not sure what context this is from.
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What does how could you lose me mean?
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I'm not sure if I under stand but how could you lose me? Could mean what would you do to make me go away or more specifically I wouldn't leave you I would stay with you.
I'm afraid you might not be my friend any more.
But how could you lose me?,I'll always be your friend.
How is it being used??.
I'm afraid you might not be my friend any more.
But how could you lose me?,I'll always be your friend.
How is it being used??.
Example sentences using "Lose"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with you lost me .
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You lost me can mean a few things, metaphorically and literally, so it's hard to tell which meaning youre asking for, but I will give you some examples of both.
>Metaphorically - I don't understand/ I stopped understanding:
• "I was listening up until now, but you lost me when you started with all the scientific stuff."
• "Okay, you lost me, how does it make any sense for your boss to promote him when he hasn't been there as long as you?"
• "I'll be honest, you lost me pretty early on in the conversation."
> Literally - used in romantic context, when someone does something to end the relationship:
• "You could have had me all to yourself, but you lost me when you proved you can't stay loyal."
• "You didn't realize how much you need me until you lost me, but now I've moved on."
> Literally - when you're physically lost:
• "Remember that time we went to Walmart together and you lost me in the candy isle?"
>Metaphorically - I don't understand/ I stopped understanding:
• "I was listening up until now, but you lost me when you started with all the scientific stuff."
• "Okay, you lost me, how does it make any sense for your boss to promote him when he hasn't been there as long as you?"
• "I'll be honest, you lost me pretty early on in the conversation."
> Literally - used in romantic context, when someone does something to end the relationship:
• "You could have had me all to yourself, but you lost me when you proved you can't stay loyal."
• "You didn't realize how much you need me until you lost me, but now I've moved on."
> Literally - when you're physically lost:
• "Remember that time we went to Walmart together and you lost me in the candy isle?"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with lose.
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“I lose my temper easily”
“I lost my keys”
“Don’t lose your hat”
“I lost my keys”
“Don’t lose your hat”
Q:
Please show me example sentences with lost and miss.
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I lost my phone and I can't find it. I lost my dog and I miss him. I miss my parents. We lost the game.
Common expression for getting something wrong: Oh, I missed that one!
"I missed it" could be "I answered incorrectly" or "I didn't notice"
Common expression for getting something wrong: Oh, I missed that one!
"I missed it" could be "I answered incorrectly" or "I didn't notice"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with to lose.
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You have nothing to lose.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with "lose" "lost" .
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They lost the game
She will lose everything
Are you lost?
Did you lose something?
She will lose everything
Are you lost?
Did you lose something?
Synonyms of "Lose" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between lose and loose ?
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Lose is a verb that means “to fail to win, to misplace, or to free oneself from something or someone.”
>Hold my hand: I don't want to lose you.
Loose is an adjective that means “not tight.”
>The rope was tied in a loose knot.
>Hold my hand: I don't want to lose you.
Loose is an adjective that means “not tight.”
>The rope was tied in a loose knot.
Q:
What is the difference between lost and loss ?
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lost is the past tense of the verb lose, loss is a noun of losing something.
I lost my wallet at the park
His wrong actions caused a great monetary loss to the company
I lost my wallet at the park
His wrong actions caused a great monetary loss to the company
Q:
What is the difference between You’ll lose them all. and You’ll lose all them. ?
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The second should be "You'll lose all of them"
They are the same.
They are the same.
Q:
What is the difference between lose to and lose out to ?
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Lose to = be defeated by somebody in general
- Argentina lost to Germany in the 2014 World Cup final.
Lose out to = be defeated by somebody in a competition for something
- I didn't get the job. I lost out to Maria. She got the job.
- Argentina lost to Germany in the 2014 World Cup final.
Lose out to = be defeated by somebody in a competition for something
- I didn't get the job. I lost out to Maria. She got the job.
Q:
What is the difference between lose and miss ?
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You miss things like trains, buses, etc. when you couldn't get on time.
I missed the train.
Or people when you couldn't meet with them because you were late:
I missed him by a minute.
You lose tangible things like your wallet, a book, or bigger things like a house. It means you no longer have them or you can't find them.
I lost my wallet on the street.
I lose my keys all the time.
I lost my house gambling.
You can also use it metaphorically:
I lost a good friend because of that misunderstanding.
I missed the train.
Or people when you couldn't meet with them because you were late:
I missed him by a minute.
You lose tangible things like your wallet, a book, or bigger things like a house. It means you no longer have them or you can't find them.
I lost my wallet on the street.
I lose my keys all the time.
I lost my house gambling.
You can also use it metaphorically:
I lost a good friend because of that misunderstanding.
Translations of "Lose"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? I’m lost
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I'm lost. This is correct.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? I'm lost.
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How do you say this in English (US)? I’m lost
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How do you say this in English (US)? I’m lost
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Anh khỏe không?Tớ là Becca đến từ Florida và cậu?Chúng ta làm bạn được không?
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How do you say this in English (US)? I’m lost
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Other questions about "Lose"
Q:
Please show me how to pronounce lose.
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L-OO-Z. The letter s has more of a z sound. Be sure not to mix it up with the word 'loose'.
Q:
I lost my watch. but I don't know where I lost it in.
Does this sound natural?
Does this sound natural?
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Only use one "lost": "I lost my watch, but I don't know where"
Q:
I'm lost. Does this sound natural?
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You can add, “I don’t know what to do next.”
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I'm lost
Where we are? Does this sound natural?
Where we are? Does this sound natural?
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I lost my... Does this sound natural?
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The intonations are a bit off but good!
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