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Anonymous Posted 8 years ago
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Who did/Who have you lose/lost?

Hi. A couple questions.


"I lost my father last month. Why are you here?"

"I've lost someone too."

"Who did/Who have you lose/lost?"


1. Is it clear that 'lost/lose' means dead?

2. Are both "Who did you lose?" and "Who have you lost?" natural?

3. I know I can contract 'Who have' to be 'Who've', but can 'Who did' be 'Who'd'?


Thank you.

  

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anonymous 1. Is it clear that 'lost/lose' means dead? Yes, that's how I read it.

— David Hatton

  • anonymous 1.
  • Is it clear that 'lost/lose' means dead?
  • Yes, that's how I read it.
  • anonymous 2.
  • " natural?
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anonymous1. Is it clear that 'lost/lose' means dead?

Yes, that's how I read it.

anonymous2. Are both "Who did you lose?" and "Who have you lost?" natural?

Yes, although as the pain of losing someone stays with you, I'd go for 'have you lost'.

anonymous3. I know I can contract 'Who have'
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