Definition of "lose"
Kid-friendly meaning of lose, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "lose" mean?
lose (verb) — to not win a game, or to no longer have something.
Example sentences using "lose"
Grade K–2
Don't lose your hat.
Grade 3–5
He tried hard not to lose his temper when his sister broke the model he built.
Grade 6–8
Knowing how to lose well — gracefully, with curiosity about what happened — is a skill that almost nobody teaches you directly but everybody quietly notices.
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