Collocation
lose interest
to stop being interested in something or someone
Definition
'lose interest' is a common English collocation. to stop being interested in something or someone
lose + interest (in + noun/gerund)
“After a few weeks, he started to lose interest in the project.”
Examples
- I lost interest in the book halfway through because the plot slowed down.
- If the lessons are repetitive, students may lose interest quickly.
- She worries that her team will lose interest without clear goals.
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- He has not lost interest in learning French, even after years of study.
- They gradually lost interest in going out every weekend and preferred quiet nights at home.
- Many viewers lose interest when a series drags on for too many seasons.
- Try varying your routine so you do not lose interest in exercise.
- Once the novelty wore off, the children lost interest in the new toy.