loss — the fact or process of losing something or someone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the fact or process of losing something or someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɔːs/
Example Sentences
- My cat's dramatic reaction to losing his favorite toy was like watching a Shakespearean tragedy about loss.
- The loss of data was devastating for the student who forgot to save their thesis.
- After the loss in the championship, the team consoled themselves with pizza.
loss
NOUN[/lɔːs/]
the fact or process of losing something or someone
💡 Concept
After the championship game, the young goalkeeper sits alone, grieving the painful loss.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/lɔːs/
🇬🇧 UK/lɒs/
🌳Etymology
Rootloss
🎵Rhyme
bosscrosstossmoss
boss
cross
toss
moss
🔗Collocations
weight loss
suffer a loss
financial loss
at a loss
hair loss
loss of appetite
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat's dramatic reaction to losing his favorite toy was like watching a Shakespearean tragedy about loss.”
“The loss of data was devastating for the student who forgot to save their thesis.”
😄 Fun example
“After the loss in the championship, the team consoled themselves with pizza.”
“The company's biggest loss wasn't money, but the trust of their customers.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
defeatfailuresetbackdamage
Antonyms
gainprofitwin
Related
loselostlosingloser
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