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To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.

Example: He lost his hearing in the explosion.

To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.

Example: I lost my way in the forest.

To fail to win (a game, competition, trial, etc).

Example: We lost the football match.

To be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer.

Example: Mission control lost the satellite as its signal died down.

The process by which something is lost; a loss.

That loses or has lost.

Example: Being on the losing team is disappointing.