lose
gb/lˈuz/ us/lˈuz/
A2
English
~ 400
veszít, elveszít, elhagy, fogy
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to lose [a game/match/competition]
Our team lost the final by three points.
A csapatunk három ponttal veszített a döntőben.
She lost the chess match after making a mistake.
Egy hiba után elveszítette a sakkjátszmát.
They lost to their rivals in the championship.
Learner examples
We lost the game.
Elveszítettük a meccset.
He lost the race.
Elveszítette a versenyt.
They lost the match.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lose' with 'loose'; 'loose' means 'not tight'.
Meaning
Fail to win a contest
Collocations
lose a game
|lose a match
|lose badly
|lose narrowly
Synonyms
be defeated (More formal and explicit about the result of losing.)
Antonyms
win (Opposite result in a contest or competition.)
Themes
sports
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To not win in a game or contest.
To be defeated in a game, competition, or conflict.
VERB
A2
2
Usage pattern:
to lose [something]
I lost my phone on the bus.
A buszon hagytam el a telefonomat.
She lost her wallet at the mall.
A bevásárlóközpontban hagyta el a pénztárcáját.
He lost his job after the company closed.
Learner examples
I lost my bag.
Elvesztettem a táskámat.
She lost her keys.
Elhagyta a kulcsait.
He lost his phone.
Meaning
No longer have something
Collocations
lose your keys
|lose a wallet
|lose money
Synonyms
misplace (Implies temporarily losing track of something rather than permanent loss.)
Antonyms
find (To recover something that was lost.)
Themes
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To stop having something because you cannot find it or it is taken away.
To stop having something because it has been taken, misplaced, or destroyed.
VERB
B1
3
elveszít
A2
Usage pattern:
to lose [the ball/the lead]
The striker lost the ball to the defender.
A csatár a védővel szembeni párharcban elvesztette a labdát.
They lost the lead in the second half.
A második félidőben elveszítették a vezetést.
She lost possession after a bad pass.
Learner examples
He lost the ball.
Elvesztette a labdát.
They lost the lead.
Elveszítették a vezetést.
She lost the puck.
Meaning
Fail to keep possession
Collocations
lose the ball
|lose possession
|lose the lead
Synonyms
surrender (In sports, more formal; can also imply giving up intentionally.)
Antonyms
retain (To keep possession of something.)
Themes
sports
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To stop having the ball or other object in a game.
To give up possession of something, especially in sports or games.
VERB
B1
4
elveszít
B1
Usage pattern:
to lose [interest/patience/control]
He lost interest in the project after a month.
Egy hónap után elvesztette az érdeklődését a projekt iránt.
She lost control of the car on the icy road.
A jeges úton elvesztette az uralmát az autó felett.
They lost hope after many failures.
Learner examples
I lost interest in the book.
Elvesztettem az érdeklődésemet a könyv iránt.
He lost control of his bike.
Elvesztette az uralmát a biciklije felett.
We lost hope.
Meaning
Fail to maintain a state
Collocations
lose interest
|lose patience
|lose control
Synonyms
forfeit (Often used in formal contexts; implies giving up rights or privileges.)
Antonyms
maintain (To continue to have something.)
Themes
emotions
|core_vocabulary
|health
Definition
To stop having a certain feeling, ability, or condition.
To stop having a quality, condition, or ability that one previously had.
VERB
A2
5
Usage pattern:
to lose [weight/money/value]
She lost five kilograms on her new diet.
Az új diétájával öt kilót fogyott.
The company lost millions during the recession.
A vállalat milliókat veszített a recesszió idején.
My stocks lost value last year.
Learner examples
I want to lose weight.
Fogyni szeretnék.
He lost money in the game.
Pénzt veszített a játékban.
The car lost value quickly.
Meaning
Decrease in amount or value
Collocations
lose weight
|lose money
|lose value
Synonyms
shed (Often used for weight loss; more informal and specific.)
Antonyms
gain (To increase in weight, money, or value.)
Themes
health
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To have less weight, money, or value than before.
To have less of something than before, such as weight, money, or value.
VERB
B1
6
elveszít
B1
Usage pattern:
to lose [someone]
She lost her father when she was young.
Fiatalon elveszítette az édesapját.
He lost his best friend in an accident.
Egy balesetben elveszítette a legjobb barátját.
They lost many soldiers in the war.
Learner examples
I lost my father last year.
Tavaly elveszítettem az édesapámat.
She lost her friend in an accident.
Egy balesetben elveszítette a barátját.
We lost our teacher when he moved away.
Meaning
Be deprived of someone
Collocations
lose a friend
|lose a parent
|lose a loved one
Synonyms
bereave (Formal; often used in the context of death.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To not have someone anymore because they died or left forever.
To no longer have someone because they have died or gone away permanently.
Grammar
Dictionary form
lose
IPA
GB/lˈuz/
US/lˈuz/
Syllables & stress
lose (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (lose)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: lose
- 3rd Person Singular: loses
- Present Participle: losing
- Past: lost
- Past Participle: lost
Word family
Forms
loses
verb
losing
verb
lost
verb
Negative and opposite forms
win
verb A2
Highlights
- Irregular past: lost Verb
- Irregular past participle: lost Verb
Expressions
lose one's temper
1/lˈuz wˈʌnz tˈɛmpɚ/
idiom
Suddenly become very angry
To suddenly get very angry and not stay calm.
Examples
- He lost his temper when he saw the mess.
- She tries not to lose her temper at work.
lose out (on)
1/lˈuz ˈaʊt ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
Miss an opportunity for benefit
To not get something good because you were too late or not chosen.
Examples
- We lost out on the contract because our bid was late.
- She didn’t apply and lost out on a great job.
lose face
1/lˈuz fˈeɪs/
idiom
Suffer loss of respect publicly
To be less respected by others because of what happened.
Examples
- He didn’t want to admit he was wrong and lose face.
- He didn't want to lose face by admitting his mistake.
- The politician risked losing face by changing his position.
- The politician lost face after the scandal.
lose touch (with)
1/lˈuz tˈʌt͡ʃ wˈɪθ/
idiom
Stop being in contact with someone
To not talk to or meet someone anymore over time.
Examples
- I lost touch with my college friends.
- They lost touch after moving to different cities.
lose touch (with)
2/lˈuz tˈʌt͡ʃ wˈɪθ/
idiom
Stop communicating over time
To not talk to someone anymore after some time passes.
Examples
- I lost touch with my college roommate after we graduated.
- They lost touch years ago but recently reconnected.
lose track of
1/lˈuz tɹˈæk əv/
fixed phrase
Fail to remain aware of something
To not know where something is or what is happening with it anymore.
Examples
- I lost track of time while reading.
- She lost track of her expenses and overspent.
- He lost track of where his friends were.