Definition of «lost»

The word "lost" has several meanings, depending on its context.

1) If you are referring to an object or something that is misplaced, then lost means not being able to find it or having trouble locating it. For example, "I can't find my keys, they must be lost."

2) In a more emotional sense, the word lost refers to feeling sad, disappointed, or disorientated due to something that has been misplaced or taken away from you. An example of this would be, "After her dog ran away, she felt lost without him by her side."

3) Finally, if used in a more philosophical sense, the word lost can mean being uncertain about one's direction or purpose in life. For instance, "He feels lost in his career and is unsure of what to do next."

Usage examples

I lost my car keys and couldn't find them anywhere in the house.
She felt lost and confused after moving to a new city.
The hiker got lost in the dense forest and had to be rescued by a search team.
He lost his phone on the way to work and had to borrow a colleague's phone to make an important call.
The team lost the championship game by just one point.
The child got lost in the crowded shopping mall and couldn't find his parents.
The company lost a major client due to poor customer service.
The student lost his train of thought during the presentation and couldn't remember what he was supposed to say next.
She lost her favorite necklace while traveling and was heartbroken.
The company lost a significant amount of money due to a failed investment.

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I often talk about my personal struggle in losing weight in my teens and early 20s. (ericamesirov.com)
But such visceral thrills are only half the pleasure of Lost In the Dream. (relevantmagazine.com)
You are able to see a slow but marked improvement with health when even a bit of a amount of losing weight is attained. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
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Definition of «lost»

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