Be lost in something

phrase

To be deeply engrossed or absorbed in something.

She was lost in a book and didn't notice when I called her.
Visual representation of "be lost in something" - To be deeply engrossed or absorbed in something

Often appears as...

  • lost in a book
  • lost in thought
phrase

To not understand or be confused about something.

I was lost in the complex math problem until my teacher explained it.
Visual representation of "be lost in something" - To not understand or be confused about something

Often appears as...

  • lost in confusion
  • lost in complexity
phrase

To not perceive or be forgotten amidst something.

His voice was lost in the noise of the crowd.
Visual representation of "be lost in something" - To not perceive or be forgotten amidst something

Often appears as...

  • lost in the noise
  • lost in the crowd
phrase

To be deeply engrossed or absorbed in something.

She was lost in a book and didn't notice when I called her.
Visual representation of "be lost in something" - To be deeply engrossed or absorbed in something

Often appears as...

  • lost in a book
  • lost in thought
phrase

To not understand or be confused about something.

I was lost in the complex math problem until my teacher explained it.
Visual representation of "be lost in something" - To not understand or be confused about something

Often appears as...

  • lost in confusion
  • lost in complexity
phrase

To not perceive or be forgotten amidst something.

His voice was lost in the noise of the crowd.
Visual representation of "be lost in something" - To not perceive or be forgotten amidst something

Often appears as...

  • lost in the noise
  • lost in the crowd
Definition 1 of 3
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Deep Focus

Indicates a person's complete attention in an activity to the point of unawareness of surroundings.

Illustration for Deep Focus
He was lost in his painting for hours.
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Positive Escape

Often implies a pleasant distraction from the real world.

Illustration for Positive Escape
She was lost in her daydreams, smiling to herself.
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Emotional Subtext

Can suggest deep emotions driving the focus, like passion or joy.

Illustration for Emotional Subtext
The musician was lost in the melody, feeling every note.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Deep Focus

Indicates a person's complete attention in an activity to the point of unawareness of surroundings.

Illustration for Deep Focus
He was lost in his painting for hours.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Escape

Often implies a pleasant distraction from the real world.

Illustration for Positive Escape
She was lost in her daydreams, smiling to herself.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Subtext

Can suggest deep emotions driving the focus, like passion or joy.

Illustration for Emotional Subtext
The musician was lost in the melody, feeling every note.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Deep Focus

Indicates a person's complete attention in an activity to the point of unawareness of surroundings.

Illustration for Deep Focus
He was lost in his painting for hours.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Escape

Often implies a pleasant distraction from the real world.

Illustration for Positive Escape
She was lost in her daydreams, smiling to herself.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Subtext

Can suggest deep emotions driving the focus, like passion or joy.

Illustration for Emotional Subtext
The musician was lost in the melody, feeling every note.
Visual representation of the word "Be lost in something"

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