Grammar fix
lose interest
stop caring
To stop being interested in something or someone; to no longer want to pay attention or be involved.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- After a few weeks, he started to lose interest in his new hobby.daily life
- Many students lose interest in reading if the material is too difficult or not engaging.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: lose interest (in something/someone)
WrongI lost interest of the book.
RightI lost interest in the book.
It's 'lose interest IN something', not 'of'.
Patternlose interest (in something/someone)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Lose interest in' is natural; the formal version is wordy.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
lose interest (in)inquicklycompletelysoon
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'lose your temper' (get angry) or 'lose your way' (get lost).