lost in time
The phrase "lost in time" often evokes a sense of something being forgotten, outdated, or overshadowed by the passage of time.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Describes something that has been forgotten or no longer remembered due to the passage of time.
Example
- The ancient civilization's customs are lost in time, with no records remaining.
B2Figurative
(common)Refers to something that has become outdated or irrelevant over time.
Example
- His fashion sense is lost in time, reminiscent of the 1980s.
C1Science Fiction
(technical)Describes being disoriented or misplaced during time travel.
Example
- The protagonist was lost in time after the malfunction of the time machine.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lost in time":
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