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Hyphenation of lost

How to hyphenate lost

Because it is a word with a single syllable, lost is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

lost
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
4
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
4
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is:

Definitions of lost

lost is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.

    Example: He lost his hearing in the explosion.

  • verb
    To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.

    Example: I lost my way in the forest.

  • verb
    To fail to win (a game, competition, trial, etc).

    Example: We lost the football match.

  • verb
    To be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer.

    Example: Mission control lost the satellite as its signal died down.

  • verb
    To cause (somebody) to be unable to follow or trace one any longer.

    Example: We managed to lose our pursuers in the forest.

  • verb
    To cease exhibiting; to overcome (a behavior or emotion).
  • verb
    To shed, remove, discard, or eliminate.

    Example: When we get into the building, please lose the hat.

  • verb
    Of a clock, to run slower than expected.

    Example: It's already 5:30? My watch must have lost a few minutes.

  • verb
    (ditransitive) To cause (someone) the loss of something; to deprive of.
  • verb
    To fail to catch with the mind or senses; to miss.

    Example: I lost a part of what he said.

  • verb
    To cause to part with; to deprive of.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Having wandered from, or unable to find, the way.

    Example: The children were soon lost in the forest.

  • adjective
    In an unknown location; unable to be found.

    Example: Deep beneath the ocean, the Titanic was lost to the world.

  • adjective
    Not perceptible to the senses; no longer visible.

    Example: an island lost in a fog; a person lost in a crowd

  • adjective
    Parted with; no longer held or possessed.

    Example: a lost limb; lost honour

  • adjective
    Not employed or enjoyed; thrown away; employed ineffectually; wasted; squandered.

    Example: a lost day; a lost opportunity or benefit

  • adjective
    Ruined or destroyed, either physically or morally; past help or hope.

    Example: a ship lost at sea; a woman lost to virtue; a lost soul

  • adjective
    Hardened beyond sensibility or recovery; alienated; insensible.

    Example: lost to shame; lost to all sense of honour

  • adjective
    Occupied with, or under the influence of, something, so as not to notice external things.

    Example: to be lost in thought

Words nearby lost

  • losser
  • losses
  • lossful
  • lossier
  • lossiest
  • lossless
  • lossproof
  • lossy
  • (lost)
  • lostling
  • lostness
  • lostnesses
  • lot
  • lot's
  • lota
  • lotah
  • lotahs

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.