lost
/lɒst//lɔst/verb
Definitions
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.
adjective
Definitions
Having wandered from, or unable to find, the way.
Example: The children were soon lost in the forest.
In an unknown location; unable to be found.
Example: Deep beneath the ocean, the Titanic was lost to the world.
Not perceptible to the senses; no longer visible.
Example: an island lost in a fog; a person lost in a crowd
Parted with; no longer held or possessed.
Example: a lost limb; lost honour