alose

/əˈloʊz, əˈloʊs/

Definitions

1. verb

to lose or be losing (hair, etc.)

“The dog was alose its fur during the winter season.”

2. verb

to be or become loose or untied

“The shoelaces were alose after the child’s playtime.”

3. verb

to lose or become separated from something

“The child alose their balloon during the parade.”

4. verb

to lose or be losing (control, etc.)

“The driver alose control of the vehicle on the slippery road.”

Synonyms

  • lose
  • separate

Antonyms

  • keep
  • retain