Word: LOST
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Definition of LOST
- To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.
"He lost his hearing in the explosion."
- To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.
"I lost my way in the forest."
- To fail to win (a game, competition, trial, etc).
"We lost the football match."
- Having wandered from, or unable to find, the way.
"The children were soon lost in the forest."
- In an unknown location; unable to be found.
"Deep beneath the ocean, the Titanic was lost to the world."
- Not perceptible to the senses; no longer visible.
"an island lost in a fog; a person lost in a crowd"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "lost", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "lost" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LOST a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LOST worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LOST? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LOST:
- # the lost effect
- # master of lost
- # playing with lost
- # in terms of lost
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