Definitions and Examples of failure, loss, surrender
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lack of success in achieving a goal or objective.
Example
Despite his hard work, he experienced failure in his attempt to pass the exam.
The state of no longer having something that was once possessed.
Example
The company suffered a huge loss due to the pandemic and had to lay off many employees.
To give up control or possession of something; to yield to an opponent or authority.
Example
The army was forced to surrender after a long and exhausting battle.
Key Differences: failure vs loss vs surrender
- 1Failure refers to not achieving a goal or objective.
- 2Loss refers to no longer having something that was once possessed.
- 3Surrender refers to giving up control or possession of something.
Effective Usage of failure, loss, surrender
- 1Enhance Vocabulary: Use these antonyms to expand your vocabulary and express yourself more accurately.
- 2Discuss Goals: Use attainment and failure to talk about your achievements and setbacks.
- 3Describe Situations: Use loss and surrender to describe situations where something is no longer available or under control.
Remember this!
The antonyms of attainment are failure, loss, and surrender. Use these words to enhance your vocabulary, discuss goals and setbacks, and describe situations where something is no longer available or under control.