loseverb/ˈpɛʁ.dɨ/highper·dePortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionTo cease to have or retain something.He always loses his keys.I don't want to lose this opportunity.synmisplaceforfeitantgainwinEtymologyDo latim 'perdere'Related wordsperdaperdidoperdedorperder-se