Definition of "lose"
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To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.
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To have (an organ) removed from one's body, especially by accident.
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To fail to win (a game, competition, trial, etc).
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To shed (weight); to reduce.
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To experience the death of (someone to whom one has an attachment, such as a relative or friend).
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To be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer.
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To shed, remove, discard, or eliminate.
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Of a clock, to run slower than expected.
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To cause (someone) the loss of something; to deprive of.
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