Loss

Quick meaning: Loss is a noun meaning (countable) The result of no longer possessing an object, a function, or a characteristic due to external causes or misplacement.

Meaning

(countable) The result of no longer possessing an object, a function, or a characteristic due to external causes or misplacement.

More Meanings

1. (uncountable) The destruction or ruin of an object.
2. (countable) Something that has been destroyed or ruined.
3. (countable) Defeat; an instance of being defeated.
4. (countable) The death of a person or animal.
5. (uncountable) The condition of grief caused by losing someone or something, especially someone who has died.
6. (financial, countable) The sum an entity loses on balance.
7. (engineering) Electricity of kinetic power expended without doing useful work.

Example Sentences

We mourn his loss.

The battle was won, but losses were great.

The match ended in their first loss of the season.

It was a terrible crash; both cars were total losses.

Word Forms

• losses

Synonyms for loss

Depending on context, synonyms include deperdition, expense, release, deprivation, exit, departure.

Antonyms for loss

Common opposites include acquisition, win, gain, victory, profit.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include expiration, deprivation, departure, release, exit, passing.

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