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I've lost vs I lost

Both "I've lost" and "I lost" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I've lost" is the present perfect tense, indicating an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past with relevance to the present. On the other hand, "I lost" is the simple past tense, referring to an action that occurred at a specific point in the past.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 867 views

I've lost

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past with relevance to the present.

Use "I've lost" when you want to convey that you have lost something at an unspecified time in the past and it has relevance to the present moment.

Examples:

I've lost my keys. Have you seen them?
She's upset because she's lost her favorite book.
We've lost the game, but we'll try again next time.
He's lost his way in the city and needs directions.
They've lost their luggage at the airport.

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Now I've lost all the power.
I've lost somethingfar more important than that.
I've lost 10 pounds already.
Captain, I've lost all contact with my man on the Reprisal.
I've lost contact with Jack.
Sorry, I've lost my dog.
I've lost so much these past few weeks.
I have gone soft. I've lost my sadistic streak.
I've lost confidence in you.
- Plus I've lost parts of three toes.
I've lost my upper register completely.
And think of what I've lost.
I've lost... 17 years In a mental institution, William.
I'm taking fire. I've lost a generator.
And I've lost a lot of teeth.
I've lost the satellite signal.
I've lost the use of my leg.
Wedge, I've lost my gunner.
I've lost control of the ship's computer.
Now I've lost the apartment and the boyfriend.

Alternatives:

I have lost
I've misplaced
I can't find
I've mislaid
I've been unable to locate

I lost

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in the simple past tense, referring to an action that occurred at a specific point in the past.

Use "I lost" when you want to talk about a specific instance in the past when you lost something.

Examples:

I lost my phone yesterday.
She lost her wallet on the bus.
He lost his keys at the party.
They lost the competition last year.
We lost our way in the forest.

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I lost all this weight without even trying.
Because of him I lost ground.
When I lost my kids nothing mattered.
When I lost Tally, nothing else mattered.
Then I lost track of her.
They said I lost public support.
I lost my wife and children to Leviathan.
I lost everything because of it.
I lost your mother to witchcraft.
I lost my endorsements and my status.
I lost my nephew to terrorism.
I lost contact with my CO.
I lost three pounds and got highlights.
I lost Walter Gillis his company.
I lost 60 pounds in 3 months.
I lost contact with Hester and the Marines.
I lost my whole unit over this.
It's 23 years since I lost my mother.
In all that time until I lost consciousness...
I lost a son, agent booth.

Alternatives:

I misplaced
I couldn't find
I was unable to locate
I mislaid
I failed to keep track of

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