to lose
to lose
'Lose' is an irregular verb: lose – lost – lost. The present participle is 'losing' (drop the silent -e). Do not confuse it with the adjective 'loose'.
I always lose my keys.
I always lose my keys.
Indicative
Present Simple
I lose my temper when I am tired.
I lose my temper when I am tired.
You lose your phone almost every week.
You lose your phone almost every week.
Our team rarely loses at home.
Our team rarely loses at home.
We lose customers when prices go up.
We lose customers when prices go up.
You lose points for every mistake.
You lose points for every mistake.
They lose interest very quickly.
They lose interest very quickly.
Present Continuous
I am losing my patience with this printer.
I am losing my patience with this printer.
You are losing your voice.
You are losing your voice.
The team is losing badly in the second half.
The team is losing badly in the second half.
We are losing daylight, so let's hurry.
We are losing daylight, so let's hurry.
You are losing the thread of the story.
You are losing the thread of the story.
They are losing money on every sale.
They are losing money on every sale.
Past Simple
I lost my wallet on the bus yesterday.
I lost my wallet on the bus yesterday.
You lost the game in the final minute.
You lost the game in the final minute.
She lost her way in the old town.
She lost her way in the old town.
We lost the match despite playing well.
We lost the match despite playing well.
You lost your reservation because of the delay.
You lost your reservation because of the delay.
They lost everything in the fire.
They lost everything in the fire.
Present Perfect
I have lost my glasses again.
I have lost my glasses again.
You have lost a lot of weight recently.
You have lost a lot of weight recently.
The company has lost its best clients.
The company has lost its best clients.
We have lost contact with them over the years.
We have lost contact with them over the years.
You have lost your last three matches.
You have lost your last three matches.
They have lost faith in the plan.
They have lost faith in the plan.
Past Perfect
I had lost the receipt before I could return it.
I had lost the receipt before I could return it.
You had lost hope by the time help arrived.
You had lost hope by the time help arrived.
He had lost the map long before nightfall.
He had lost the map long before nightfall.
We had lost the signal before the call ended.
We had lost the signal before the call ended.
You had lost your tickets before the show.
You had lost your tickets before the show.
They had lost their lead by half-time.
They had lost their lead by half-time.
Future Simple
I will lose my seat if I don't hurry.
I will lose my seat if I don't hurry.
You will lose your deposit if you cancel.
You will lose your deposit if you cancel.
The clock will lose a minute every day.
The clock will lose a minute every day.
We will lose the discount after Friday.
We will lose the discount after Friday.
You will lose your place in the queue.
You will lose your place in the queue.
They will lose the contract if they miss the deadline.
They will lose the contract if they miss the deadline.
Conditional
Conditional
I would lose my mind without music.
I would lose my mind without music.
You would lose nothing by trying.
You would lose nothing by trying.
She would lose her way without a guide.
She would lose her way without a guide.
We would lose the game without our captain.
We would lose the game without our captain.
You would lose valuable time arguing about it.
You would lose valuable time arguing about it.
They would lose everything in a bad deal.
They would lose everything in a bad deal.
Imperative
Imperative
Lose the attitude and get to work.
Lose the attitude and get to work.
Don't lose your ticket before the show.
Don't lose your ticket before the show.
Let's not lose sight of our main goal.
Let's not lose sight of our main goal.
