Lose
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:4 ptsWWF:5 pts4 letters
Definition of Lose
Verb
- To cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability.
"If you lose that ten-pound note, you'll be sorry."
- To have (an organ) removed from one's body, especially by accident.
"Johnny lost a tooth, but kept it for the tooth fairy."
- To shed (weight).
"I’ve lost five pounds this week."
- To experience the death of (someone to whom one has an attachment, such as a relative or friend).
"She lost all her sons in the war."
- To pay or owe (some wager) due from an unsuccessful bet or gamble.
"Frank had lost $500 staying in Vegas."
Noun
- Alternative form of loos (“praise; fame; reputation”).
Anagrams of Lose
Words You Can Make
10 words can be made from the letters in "lose":