lose vs miss

Lose is for things you no longer have or games you fail to win, while miss is for things you fail to hit, see, or attend.

To misplace something or fail to win.

I always lose my keys right before I need to leave the house.

To fail to catch, hit, or attend.

If we don't leave now, we will miss the last train home.

Watch out

Did you miss your wallet at the restaurant yesterday?

Did you lose your wallet at the restaurant yesterday?
I lost the bus this morning because I woke up late.

I missed the bus this morning because I woke up late.

Remember Lose a possession; miss a connection.

Quick check

Fill the gap with one of the two options.