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Lost

UK /["/lɒst/"]/US /["/lɔːst/"]/

Definition

unable to find your way; not knowing where you are

In simple words: Not knowing where something is.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Grammar pattern

be lost

Memory hint

Think of a 'lost' puppy wandering around looking for its owner.

Collocations

  • be
  • get
  • completely
  • hopelessly
  • be
  • feel
  • look
  • completely
  • totally
  • very
  • be
  • feel
  • look
  • completely
  • totally
  • very

Synonyms

  • misplaced
  • unable to find
  • astray
  • missing

Antonyms

  • found
  • discovered

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'loosed' (to make loose)
  • Using 'loss' incorrectly as a verb
  • Saying 'losted' instead of 'lost'