lose

Do you want to know how to pronounce lose? You can find detailed information about the correct spelling, meaning and etymological origin of the word lose on this page. You can also see some proverbs and idioms where the word lose used.

This word consists of 4 letters and is spelled as "L-O-S-E". It has 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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lose

verb

How to pronunciation lose: ˈlüz

What does Lose Mean?

What does lose meaning in English

1. To forfeit by unlucky contest; the contrary to win. The lighten’d coursers ran; They rush’d, and won by turns, and lost the day. Dryden.
   
2. To be deprived of. He lost his right hand with a shot, and, instead thereof, ever after used a hand of iron. Knolles’s Hist. of the Turks. Who conquer’d him, and in what fatal strife The youth, without a wound, could lose his life. Dryden.
   
3. To suffer deprivation of. The fear of the Lord goeth before obtaining of authority; but roughness and pride is the losing thereof. Bible Ecclus. x. 2
4. If salt have lost his favour, wherewith shall it be salted? Bible Matt. v. 1
   

Other definitions for lose

The definition of 'lose' is: to miss from one's possession or from a customary or supposed place

How to spell lose

Want to know how to spell lose, you will find a comprehensive answer on this topic. The word "lose consists of 1 syllables and is spelled "ˈlüz".

Synonyms for lose:

There are synonyms for lose'. Depending on the situation and context, the following words are also often used instead of lose:

mislay, misplace

Some words similar to "lose"

• close
• closestool
• close-banded
• inclosed
• loseth
• cellulose
• discloser
• loseable
• reclose
• closeness

Idioms with the word lose

• lose one's nerve
• be/have a close shave
• lose one's head
• not lose any sleep over sth
• lose heart
• meet behind closed doors
• at close quarters

The word "lose" in works of art

And the great owners, who must lose their land in an upheaval, the great owners with access to history, with eyes to read history and to know the great fact: when property accumulates in too few hands it is taken away. And that companion fact: when a majority of the people are hungry and cold they will take by force what they need. And the little screaming fact that sounds through all history: repression works only to strengthen and knit the repressed.

The Grapes of Wrath / John Steinbeck

History is always written by the winners. When two cultures clash, the loser is obliterated, and the winner writes the history books-books which glorify their own cause and disparage the conquered foe.

The Da Vinci Code / Dan Brown

Above all, don't lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others.

The Brothers Karamazov / Fyodor Dostoevsky

Above all, don't lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others.

The Brothers Karamazov / Fyodor Dostoevsky

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How many points in scrabble for lose

How many points is the word "lose" in Scrabble? Is "lose" a Scrabble word? Here is the letter-by-letter scoring of the Scrabble game, which is played all over the world in different languages and with different words.

The total scrabble score for the word lose is 4

The Intersection of Science and Literature

Science and literature are often thought of as two separate and distinct fields, but they have more in common than one might think. Both fields seek to understand and make sense of the world around us, albeit through different methods. Science relies on empirical evidence and the scientific method, while literature uses language and storytelling to explore the human experience.

However, there are many ways in which science and literature intersect. For example, science fiction is a genre of literature that often explores scientific concepts and theories in imaginative and creative ways. Authors like H.G. Wells, Jules Verne, and Mary Shelley have all used science as a jumping-off point for their stories. These works not only entertain but also provoke thought and inspire curiosity about the natural world.

Additionally, science has influenced literature in other ways as well. Advances in neuroscience, psychology, and biology have led to a better understanding of how the human mind and body work, which has in turn informed the way that writers depict their characters and their experiences. For example, Virginia Woolf's novel "Mrs. Dalloway" explores the inner workings of the human mind, drawing on the emerging field of psychology to create a vivid and compelling portrait of a woman's consciousness.

In conclusion, while science and literature may seem like disparate fields, they are in fact deeply intertwined. Both seek to understand and make sense of the world, and both have the power to inspire curiosity and spark the imagination. By exploring the intersection of science and literature, we can gain a richer and more nuanced understanding of the human experience.