Lose

usgb/luːz/
verb

To not be able to find something or someone.

I always lose my car keys.
Visual representation of "lose" - to not be able to find something or someone

Often appears as...

  • lose track
  • lose sight
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Physical Loss

Generally used for losing tangible items that you can search for or replace.

Illustration for Physical Loss
If I lose my glasses again, I'll need to search the whole house!
Visual representation of the word "Lose"

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