verb
Meaning 1
To lose one's way; to become lost.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Phrase guide
lose oneself
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verb
Meaning 2
To become deeply involved (in something) or overwhelmed by a (particular) sensation or emotion (in either a good way or a bad way).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
Examples
- Sometimes you just need to kick back, relax, and lose yourself in a good novel for a while.
- Staying informed is important, but let's not lose ourselves in despondency over the doomerism that blasts our eyeballs everyday.
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