Translation
to lose; to waste, to miss
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Word origin
From Latin perdere ('to destroy, to lose'), from per- + dare ('to give').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- perdere
- English cognates
- perdition
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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I do not want to waste any more time.
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We lost the match by one point.
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He missed the seven o'clock train.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 6: Words 241-250.