Irregular Verb Lose: lose - lost - lost
The irregular verb lose does not form its past tense by adding -ed.
| Base form | Simple past | Past participle |
|---|---|---|
| lose | lost | lost |
How to Use It
- Present: I lose.
- Past: Yesterday I lost.
- Present perfect: I have lost.
Remember
Use the past participle (lost) after have, has or had, and in passive sentences. Learn the three forms together: lose - lost - lost.
See also: The Simple Past Tense and The Present Perfect Tense.