Cool MateLoss vs That's the sacrifice he's making
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Loss
Top 1,000 (very common)B1noun
That's the sacrifice he's making
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Loss
| Loss | That's the sacrifice he's making | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/lɒs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/lɔːs/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ˈsækrɪfaɪs//🇺🇸 //ˈsækrɪfaɪs// |
| Meaning | When you don't have something anymore or when something is gone. | It's something difficult that he is doing for a good reason. |
| Example | The loss of my grandmother was a significant event in my life. | That's the sacrifice he's making for his family to have a better life. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | 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 | make a sacrifice, personal sacrifice, sacrifice for others, willing to sacrifice, great sacrifice |
| Antonyms | gain, acquisition | - |
| Common mistakes | 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. | Confused with 'sacrifice' as a noun and verb., Misunderstand the context of 'sacrifice' when discussing personal life vs. religious meanings., Overuse the word 'sacrifice' in less serious situations. |
| Usage notes | 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. | Mostly used in discussions about personal choices and hardship, appropriate in both casual and serious contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Loss vs That's the sacrifice he's making
What's the difference between Loss and That's the sacrifice he's making?
Loss: When you don't have something anymore or when something is gone. That's the sacrifice he's making: It's something difficult that he is doing for a good reason.
Which is more common: Loss and That's the sacrifice he's making?
Loss is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Loss: The loss of my grandmother was a significant event in my life. That's the sacrifice he's making: That's the sacrifice he's making for his family to have a better life.
Can I use Loss and That's the sacrifice he's making interchangeably?
Not always. Loss and That's the sacrifice he's making are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.