| appetite |
An appetite is the feeling that you want to eat. Sometimes people lose their appetites when they are not feeling well. Sometimes people have an appetite even when they are not really hungry, and sometimes people have no appetite even if their stomach is empty. [1/2 definitions] |
| Aral Sea |
In the past, the Aral Sea was a very large, single lake in Central Asia. It used to be one of the world's largest lakes, but, in the 1960s, it began to lose water and become dry. Part of the Aral Sea still exists, but a large part of it became completely dry and is called a desert now. |
| birch |
A birch is a kind of tree with smooth bark that is often white or gray. Birches lose their leaves in the fall and grow new leaves in the spring. The wood from birch trees is sometimes used to make furniture. |
| bleed |
to lose blood. [1/3 definitions] |
| blind |
to cause to lose sight for a short time or permanently. [1/7 definitions] |
| blow one's top |
(informal) to lose control; become angry. |
| blow up |
(informal) to lose one's temper. [1/3 definitions] |
| break down |
to lose control of one's emotions, usually reflected in crying or inability to speak or express oneself. [1/7 definitions] |
| chip1 |
to lose small pieces from the edge or surface. [1/6 definitions] |
| collapse |
to suddenly lose strength or health because of disease or exhaustion. [1/5 definitions] |
| consciousness |
Consciousness is the physical condition of being awake and aware. If a big rock lands on your head, you might lose consciousness. Suddenly, your brain is not working normally. You are not awake or aware of things around you. [1/2 definitions] |
| cost |
to cause to lose. [1/5 definitions] |
| crush |
to cause to lose shape or become flat by pressing or squeezing very hard. [1/5 definitions] |
| decay |
to lose health, strength, or excellence. [1/4 definitions] |
| dehydrate |
to lose water; dry out. [1/2 definitions] |
| despair |
to lose all hope (often followed by "of"). [1/2 definitions] |
| diarrhea |
Diarrhea is a problem with your intestines. You might get it if you eat food that is bad or drink something that contains bacteria, but people usually get it from diseases caused by a virus. Diarrhea gives you pain in your belly and sometimes makes you run to the bathroom! In the bathroom, waste that is full of liquid leaves your body very quickly. The process stops for while but usually returns. Ordinary diarrhea doesn't usually last more than a few hours, but diarrhea can be serious if people have it for a few days or longer because their bodies lose too much water. |
| die1 |
to lose force or stop working. [1/4 definitions] |
| diet1 |
a special selection of food and drink to improve one's health or to correct physical problems. [2/3 definitions] |
| discourage |
to cause to lose hope or confidence. [1/2 definitions] |
| dishonor |
to cause to lose honor or reputation; disgrace; shame. [1/2 definitions] |