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loss

[lɒs]

loss Definition

  • 1the state or feeling of grief when deprived of someone or something of value
  • 2the fact or process of losing something or someone

Using loss: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "loss" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The loss of her father was devastating.

  • Example

    The team suffered a loss in the championship game.

  • Example

    I can't find my keys; it's another loss for me.

  • Example

    The company reported a loss for the quarter.

loss Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for loss

Idioms Using loss

  • cut one's losses

    to stop doing something that is causing problems or is unlikely to succeed, in order to avoid losing more time, money, or effort

    Example

    After months of trying to fix the old car, he decided to cut his losses and buy a new one.

  • to experience a financial loss, often in business or investing

    Example

    The stock market crash caused many investors to take a loss on their portfolios.

  • to work harder or faster than usual in order to compensate for a period of delay or inactivity

    Example

    After being sick for a week, she had to make up for lost time at work.

Phrases with loss

  • a reduction in the desire to eat, often caused by illness or stress

    Example

    He has been sick and is experiencing a loss of appetite.

  • a situation where someone loses the respect of others, often due to a mistake or failure

    Example

    The company's recent scandal resulted in a significant loss of face for its CEO.

  • death or fatalities resulting from an accident, disaster, or war

    Example

    The hurricane caused significant damage and a tragic loss of life.

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Summary: loss in Brief

The term 'loss' [lɒs] refers to the state or feeling of grief when deprived of someone or something of value, or the fact or process of losing something or someone. It can be used in various contexts, such as personal loss, sports, or finance, as in 'The company reported a loss for the quarter.' 'Loss' extends into phrases like 'loss of appetite,' and idioms like 'cut one's losses,' denoting the need to stop doing something that is causing problems or is unlikely to succeed.

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