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Loss

🇬🇧 UK /["/lɒs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/lɔːs/"]/

Meaning of Loss

the state of no longer having something or as much of something; the process that leads to this

In simple words: When you don't have something anymore or when something is gone.

Loss in a sentence

• The loss of my grandmother was a significant event in my life.
• His team suffered a loss in the championship game last night.
• There is always a loss when someone you love passes away.
• Despite the loss of his job, he remained optimistic about the future.
• The company reported a financial loss for the third quarter.
• After months of training, her biggest fear was the loss of motivation.
• In sports, loss is a part of the game that can teach humility.
• He felt a deep sense of loss after moving to a new city and leaving friends behind.
• The loss of a good friend can be very hard to cope with.

How to use Loss

This word is appropriate in both personal and formal contexts. It can refer to emotional or physical absence. Avoid using it in situations where a lighter tone is needed.

Grammar pattern

loss + of + object

Memory hint

Remember 'loss' as if something is 'lost' from a box, it's no longer there.

Related words

Collocations with Loss

• appreciable
• considerable
• significant
• suffer
• cause
• prevent
• loss of
• no great loss
• be at a loss
• catastrophic
• enormous
• heavy
• incur
• make
• suffer
• at a loss
• loss on
• enormous
• great
• terrible
• suffer
• sustain
• take
• loss to
• a sense of loss

Synonyms for Loss

• deprivation
• misplacement
• forfeiture
• deficiency

Opposites of Loss

• gain
• acquisition

Common mistakes with Loss

• Confusing it with 'lost' which is a verb.
• Using 'loss' in place of 'lose' in sentences.
• Not considering the plural form 'losses' when discussing multiple instances.

Frequently asked questions about Loss

What does Loss mean?

When you don't have something anymore or when something is gone.

What is the definition of Loss?

the state of no longer having something or as much of something; the process that leads to this

How do you use Loss in a sentence?

The loss of my grandmother was a significant event in my life.

Can you give another example of Loss?

His team suffered a loss in the championship game last night.

What are synonyms for Loss?

Common alternatives include deprivation, misplacement, forfeiture, deficiency.

What is the opposite of Loss?

Opposite meanings include gain, acquisition.

What words go with Loss?

It commonly pairs with appreciable, considerable, significant, suffer, cause, prevent, loss of, no great loss, be at a loss, catastrophic, enormous, heavy, incur, make, suffer, at a loss, loss on, enormous, great, terrible, suffer, sustain, take, loss to, a sense of loss.

What are common mistakes when using Loss?

Confusing it with 'lost' which is a verb. Using 'loss' in place of 'lose' in sentences. Not considering the plural form 'losses' when discussing multiple instances.

How do you pronounce Loss?

US: /["/lɔːs/"]/, UK: /["/lɒs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Loss?

This word is appropriate in both personal and formal contexts. It can refer to emotional or physical absence. Avoid using it in situations where a lighter tone is needed.

What CEFR level is Loss?

"Loss" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.