Lost
Meaning
Past and past participle of lose.
Pronunciation
UK lɒst
US lɔːst
Example Sentences
- At the Lost Gardens of Heligan in the United Kingdom, you will find pineapples grown in mud structures heated with rotting manure.
- The second pineapple ever grown in the Lost Gardens was gifted to Queen Elizabeth II in honor of her 50th wedding anniversary.
- Nobody knows when yogurt was discovered, its origins have been lost in the mists of time.
- Because Mercury is normally lost in the glare of the Sun (except during a solar eclipse), Mercury can only be seen in the morning or evening twilight.
- This makes you wonder whether it was originally called this, or whether its name was lost over the ages and replaced with the nearest geological landmark.
- In fact, Machu Picchu was never really lost.
- Not only was Machu Picchu never lost, [it's] possible that Bingham [wasn't] even the first Westerner to set eyes upon it.
- No, Machu Picchu is not the "Lost City of the Incas".
- When he set out, he was really in search of the "Lost City of the Incas".
- After excavating the ruins of Machu Picchu Bingham made the conclusion that he had found the Lost City, and published his findings.
Learn Lost in Context
A Walk in a New CityYou are in a new city. Everything looks different! You step outside. You see a big park. You walk inside the park. There are trees and flowers. A small dog runs past you. You find a little cafe. You s...Read story 
How to Ask for HelpYou are lost in a new city. Do not worry - every traveler needs help sometimes. Start with "Excuse me." This small phrase is very polite. Then say "Can you help me?" Most people will stop and listen....Read story 
Where Is the Train Station?You are lost in a new city! You need to find the train station. Do not worry! You can ask for help. Say, "Where is the train station, please?" People are happy to help. Listen and look at their hand....Read story
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