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Loss - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

loss

/lɔs/ /lɒs/

Definition:

The fact or process of losing something or someone, often permanently.

Synonyms:

Defeat, deprivation, forfeiture, bereavement

Part of Speech:

Noun

Antonyms:

Gain, win

Common Collocations:

Financial loss, weight loss, hair loss, sense of loss, job loss

Derivatives:

Losses, loser

Usage Tips:

Use "loss" for irreversible absence; "lose" is the verb form (e.g., "I suffered a loss").

Common Phrases:

At a loss for words, cut your losses, dead loss

Etymology:

From Old English *los*, meaning destruction or ruin; related to *lose*.

Examples:

  • 1. She felt a deep loss after her pet died.
  • 2. The company reported a huge financial loss this year.
  • 3. His sudden departure was a great loss to the team.
  • 4. Weight loss requires discipline and healthy habits.

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