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How to pronounce lose
Say it like this: /luz/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
American/luz/
British/luːz/
What does lose mean?
verbTo 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.
“He lost his spleen in a car wreck.”
To shed (weight).
“I’ve lost five pounds this week.”
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