To lose
Example: Many soldiers lost their lives in the war.
Definition
"To lose" means to fail to keep or maintain something, often resulting in the absence or deprivation of it. In history, it commonly refers to individuals or groups who no longer possess something valuable, such as lives, battles, or territories, as in 'Many soldiers lost their lives in the war.'
Etymology
The verb "to lose" originates from Old English 'losian,' meaning 'to perish, be destroyed.' It traces back to Proto-Germanic roots related to destruction and ruin. Did you know? The word has carried the sense of misplacement or deprivation for over a thousand years, reflecting human experiences of loss throughout history.
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"To lose" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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