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We're well and truly lost.
They decided to drive to York and ended up getting lost.
Mark looked a little lost amongst all those trendy designers.
Nothing was the same any more. I felt lost.
a memorial to all soldiers lost in battle
a ceremony to commemorate those lost at sea in the Second World War
Grayson became lost in the music.
Martin was lost in thought and did not hear the door open.
Look at them watching their video. Completely lost to the world!
I was completely lost after the first paragraph.
These are very important issues that must not get lost in all the details.
The joke was lost on Alex.
Tim loves that dog – he'd be lost without it.
His wife handles all the finances – he'd be lost without her.
After 30 years apart the sisters were keen to make up for lost time.
The project was delayed for two weeks so we're trying to make up for lost time.
Logan hopes to recover lost ground this season after a series of disappointing defeats.
This is the British English definition of lost. View American English definition of lost.