LOSE
/luːz/
4 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun
Definition of LOSE
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."
Fame, renown; praise.
Synonyms of LOSE
Words with similar meaning
Examples of LOSE in a Sentence
- "He lost his hearing in the explosion."
- "I lost my way in the forest."
- "We lost the football match."
Word Details
Is LOSE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LOSE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LOSE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LOSE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | o | s | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LOSE
22 words from the letters in LOSE
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use LOSE in Word Games
LOSE is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LOSE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LOSE to find 22 additional valid words.