A1 verb Neutro #130 mais comum

lose

/luːz/

To be unable to find something that you previously had or owned. It also means to fail to win a game, competition, or argument.

Exemplos

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1

I often lose my car keys in the morning.

I often lose my car keys in the morning.

2

Please ensure that you do not lose the provided identification badge.

Please ensure that you do not lose the provided identification badge.

3

I'm going to lose my mind if this noise doesn't stop!

I'm going to lose my mind if this noise doesn't stop!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
loss
Verb
lose
Adjetivo
lost
Relacionado
loser
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Dica de memorização

Lose has only one 'o' because you lost the other one! (Loose has two 'o's because it has extra room).

Quiz rápido

If you ___ your passport, you must go to the embassy immediately.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: lose

Exemplos

1

I often lose my car keys in the morning.

everyday

I often lose my car keys in the morning.

2

Please ensure that you do not lose the provided identification badge.

formal

Please ensure that you do not lose the provided identification badge.

3

I'm going to lose my mind if this noise doesn't stop!

informal

I'm going to lose my mind if this noise doesn't stop!

4

Experimental subjects may lose interest if the tasks are too repetitive.

academic

Experimental subjects may lose interest if the tasks are too repetitive.

5

The company is projected to lose a significant amount of money this quarter.

business

The company is projected to lose a significant amount of money this quarter.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
loss
Verb
lose
Adjetivo
lost
Relacionado
loser

Colocações comuns

lose weight to become thinner
lose hope to stop believing something good will happen
lose interest to stop being excited about something
lose a game to be defeated in a match
lose track of time to not notice how much time has passed

Frases Comuns

lose touch

to stop communicating with someone

lose heart

to become discouraged

lose one's way

to become lost while traveling

Frequentemente confundido com

lose vs loose

'Lose' is a verb (to misplace), while 'loose' is an adjective (not tight).

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Notas de uso

Lose is an irregular verb. Its past tense and past participle forms are both 'lost'.

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Erros comuns

Many learners mistakenly spell the verb as 'loose'. Remember that 'lose' rhymes with 'choose'.

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Dica de memorização

Lose has only one 'o' because you lost the other one! (Loose has two 'o's because it has extra room).

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Origem da palavra

From the Old English word 'losian,' meaning to perish or become lost.

Padrões gramaticais

Irregular verb: lose (present), lost (past), lost (past participle). Transitive verb: usually followed by a direct object (e.g., lose weight, lose keys). Commonly used in the passive voice: 'The keys were lost.'
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, the word 'loser' is used as a harsh insult for someone perceived as unsuccessful.

Quiz rápido

If you ___ your passport, you must go to the embassy immediately.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: lose

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B2

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B2

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B2

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contract

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B2

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