Meaning of Lost
In simple words: Not knowing where something is.
Lost in a sentence
- I felt lost in the new city without a map.
- After looking for hours, we finally found the lost dog.
- She lost her wallet during the concert last night.
- He feels lost when he doesn't have a plan.
- The treasure was said to be lost for hundreds of years.
How to use Lost
Grammar pattern
be lost
Memory hint
Think of a 'lost' puppy wandering around looking for its owner.
Related words
Collocations with Lost
Synonyms for Lost
- misplaced
- unable to find
- astray
- missing
Opposites of Lost
Common mistakes with Lost
- Confused with 'loosed' (to make loose)
- Using 'loss' incorrectly as a verb
- Saying 'losted' instead of 'lost'
Lost appears in
Lost in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ضائع
لا تعرف أين يوجد شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
হারিয়ে যাওয়া
কোনো কিছু কোথায় আছে তা না জানা।
- GermanDeutsch
Verloren
Nicht wissen, wo etwas ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Perdido
No saber dónde está algo.
- Persianفارسی
گم شده، از دست رفته
ندانستن اینکه چیزی کجاست.
- FrenchFrançais
Perdu
Ne pas savoir où se trouve quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
खोया
यह नहीं जानना कि कुछ कहाँ है।
- ItalianItaliano
Perso/a/i/e
Non sapere dove si trova qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Perdido
Não saber onde algo está.
- RussianРусский
Потерянный, заблудившийся
Не знать, где что-то находится.
- Urduاردو
گم شدہ، کھویا ہوا
یہ نہ جاننا کہ کوئی چیز کہاں ہے۔
- Chinese中文
迷路的
不知道某样东西在哪里。
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Frequently asked questions about Lost
What does Lost mean?
Not knowing where something is.
What is the definition of Lost?
unable to find your way; not knowing where you are
How do you use Lost in a sentence?
I felt lost in the new city without a map.
Can you give another example of Lost?
After looking for hours, we finally found the lost dog.
What are synonyms for Lost?
Common alternatives include misplaced, unable to find, astray, missing.
What is the opposite of Lost?
Opposite meanings include found, discovered.
What words go with Lost?
It commonly pairs with be, get, completely, hopelessly, be, feel, look, completely, totally, very, be, feel, look, completely, totally, very.
What are common mistakes when using Lost?
Confused with 'loosed' (to make loose) Using 'loss' incorrectly as a verb Saying 'losted' instead of 'lost'
How do you pronounce Lost?
US: /["/lɔːst/"]/, UK: /["/lɒst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Lost?
Use 'lost' when someone can't find their way or something is missing. It's appropriate in both casual and formal situations. Avoid it in very specific technical contexts.
What CEFR level is Lost?
"Lost" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.

























