Collocations with "lose"

159 collocations found

Categories

VERB + NOUN(49)VERB + touch(2)verb + zest(1)VERB + NOUN (sense 2: weight of sb's body)(1)VERB + WAR(1)VERB + VITALITY(1)VERB + vision (ability to see)(1)VERB + VIRGINITY(1)VERB + vestige(1)VERB + usefulness(1)VERB + noun (meaning: line/smell)(1)VERB + THE TOSS(1)VERB + thread(1)VERB + territory (area of land)(1)VERB + tender (noun)(1)VERB + temper(1)VERB + SYMPATHY(1)VERB + supremacy(1)VERB + subsidy(1)VERB + splendour/splendor(1)VERB + sparkle(1)VERB + sleep (noun)(1)VERB + SIGHT(1)VERB + shyness(1)VERB + series(1)VERBS + sense of humour(1)VERB + sensation(1)VERB + SENIORITY(1)VERB + semblance(1)VERB + SELF-CONTROL(1)VERB + self-confidence(1)VERB + SAVINGS(1)VERB + REVENUE(1)VERB + REPUTATION(1)VERB + NOUN (tennis)(1)VERB + productivity(1)VERB + prestige(1)VERB + potency(1)VERB + possession(1)VERB + poise(1)Verb + pension(1)VERB + PATIENCE(1)VERB + nationality(1)VERB + motivation (willingness)(1)VERB + monopoly(1)VERB + momentum(1)VERB + MOISTURE(1)VERB + NOUN (purpose/importance)(1)verb + noun (sports match)(1)VERB + LUGGAGE(1)VERB + LIVELIHOOD(1)VERB + life(1)VERB + LIBERTY(1)lead (noun): position ahead of other people(1)VERB + KUDOS(1)VERB + knack(1)VERB + innocence(1)VERB + INHIBITION(1)VERB + individuality(1)VERB + impetus(1)Relating to law/punishment(1)VERB + husband(1)VERB + hold(1)VERB + height(1)VERB + hearing(1)VERB + hair(1)Verb + grip(1)VERB + GOODWILL(1)VERB + gamble(1)VERB + friend(1)VERB + freedom(1)VERB + franchise (Sense: permission to sell sth)(1)VERB + NOUN (sense: money)(1)VERB + footing (sense: secure grip with your feet)(1)VERB + foothold(1)VERB + fluid(1)NOUN: body substance(1)VERB + ERECTION(1)VERB + NOUN (group of countries)(1)VERB + effectiveness(1)VERB + debate(1)VERB + custody(1)VERB + CROWN(1)VERB + credibility(1)VERB + NOUN (Insurance, AmE)(1)VERB + contest(1)VERB + consciousness(1)VERB + connotation(1)VERB + CONCENTRATION(1)VERB + composure(1)VERB + NOUN (event)(1)VERB + coherence(1)VERB + clarity(1)VERB + CITIZENSHIP(1)VERB + charm(1)VERB + capability(1)VERB + button (fastener)(1)VERB + blood(1)VERB + bet(1)VERB + belongings(1)VERB + belief(1)VERB + battle [between armies](1)VERB + baby(1)VERB + argument (discussion)(1)VERB + appetite (strong desire)(1)VERB + appetite (desire for food)(1)VERB + ALTITUDE(1)VERB + ADMIRATION(1)VERB + ability(1)PHRASES(1)
lose one's balance

Refers to physical balance.

balance9.2
lose one's composure

To fail to remain calm and show emotion like anger or distress.

composure9.0
lose dignity

to no longer have dignity

dignity9.0
lose momentum

to no longer have the force of progress; to slow down

momentum8.9
lose a contest

to be defeated in a competition

contest8.8
lose faith

to stop having faith

faith8.8
lose your temper

to fail to control your anger

temper8.8
lose a war

To be defeated in a war.

war8.7
hope8.6
lose one's appetite

to no longer feel a desire to eat

appetite8.5
lose a battle

to be defeated in a battle

battle8.5
lose blood

to have blood come out of your body

blood8.5
lose consciousness

To become unconscious; to faint.

consciousness8.5
lose hearing

Lose the ability to hear.

hearing8.5
match8.5
lose patience

to become annoyed and stop being patient

patience8.5
lose sanity

To become mentally ill; to go mad.

sanity8.5
lose self-control

to suddenly be unable to control one's behavior or emotions

self-control8.5
lose the toss

To guess the outcome of a coin toss incorrectly.

toss8.5
lose virginity

to have sexual intercourse for the first time

virginity8.5
lose a wallet

To be unable to find your wallet because you have forgotten where you put it.

wallet8.5
weight8.5
lose a bet

to be unsuccessful in a wager and forfeit the money staked

bet8.4
lose touch

to stop communicating with someone

touch8.3
lose an argument

To be defeated in an argument.

argument8.2
lose count

to become unable to remember the total number

count8.2
lose credibility

To no longer be seen as trustworthy or believable.

credibility8.2
lose one's grip

Informal. Can mean losing control of one's life or sanity.

grip8.2
lose moisture

The process of moisture content decreasing from an object or substance.

moisture8.2