Cool MateMeaning of Is lost
No longer able to find something or someone.
In simple words: cannot be found
Is lost in a sentence
- After the storm, many hikers realized that one of them is lost.
- When the GPS failed, I knew I was is lost.
- The cat usually comes back, but today it seems to be is lost.
How to use Is lost
Used when something cannot be located. Not appropriate for personal feelings; for example, 'He is lost' can mean lost in a place or feeling confused.
Grammar pattern
be + lost
Memory hint
Think of someone holding a map but unable to find where they are; they 'are lost'.
Related words
Collocations with Is lost
- is lost in thought
- is lost to time
- is lost at sea
Synonyms for Is lost
- missing
- misplaced
- unreachable
- disoriented
Common mistakes with Is lost
- 'Is loss' used instead of 'is lost'
- 'Lost' confused with 'lose' as a verb
- 'Is lost' used for inanimate objects only, forgetting living beings can be lost too
Is lost appears in
Is lost in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ضائع
لا يمكن العثور عليه
- Bengaliবাংলা
হারিয়ে গেছে
খুঁজে পাওয়া যাচ্ছে না
- GermanDeutsch
Ist verloren
kann nicht gefunden werden
- SpanishEspañol
Está perdido/a
no se encuentra
- Persianفارسی
گم شده
قابل پیدا کردن نیست
- FrenchFrançais
Est perdu
ne peut pas être trouvé
- Hindiहिन्दी
खो गया है
मिल नहीं रहा है
- ItalianItaliano
È perso, Si è perso
non si trova più
- PortuguesePortuguês
Está perdido
Não pode ser encontrado
- RussianРусский
Потерян
невозможно найти
- Urduاردو
گم ہو گیا ہے
مل نہیں رہا
- Chinese中文
迷路了, 丢失了
找不到了
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- Missing
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- CorrectionC1
a change that makes something more accurate than it was before
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A statement indicating significant changes in the world.
- FairlyB1
to some extent but not very
- MountainA1
a very high hill, often with rocks near the top
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Frequently asked questions about Is lost
What does Is lost mean?
cannot be found
What is the definition of Is lost?
No longer able to find something or someone.
How do you use Is lost in a sentence?
After the storm, many hikers realized that one of them is lost.
Can you give another example of Is lost?
When the GPS failed, I knew I was is lost.
What are synonyms for Is lost?
Common alternatives include missing, misplaced, unreachable, disoriented.
What is the opposite of Is lost?
Opposite meanings include found, located.
What words go with Is lost?
It commonly pairs with is lost in thought, is lost to time, is lost at sea.
What are common mistakes when using Is lost?
'Is loss' used instead of 'is lost' 'Lost' confused with 'lose' as a verb 'Is lost' used for inanimate objects only, forgetting living beings can be lost too
How do you pronounce Is lost?
US: //ɪz lɔst//, UK: //ɪz lɒst//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Is lost?
Used when something cannot be located. Not appropriate for personal feelings; for example, 'He is lost' can mean lost in a place or feeling confused.