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loss

/lɑs/noun1 syllable

Loss means: euphemistic expressions for death.

Synonyms for loss13

noun, as in euphemistic expressions for death

noun, as in the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue

red ink, red

noun, as in the disadvantage that results from losing something

noun, as in military personnel lost by death or capture

personnel casualty

also used for loss

expense, deperdition, forlesing

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Opposites of loss

What does loss mean?8

noun

1

euphemistic expressions for death“thousands mourned his passing”

2

the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue“the company operated at a loss last year”

3

the disadvantage that results from losing something“his loss of credibility led to his resignation”

4

military personnel lost by death or capture

5

something that is lost“the car was a total loss”

6

gradual decline in amount or activity“weight loss”

7

the act of losing someone or something“everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock”

8

the experience of losing a loved one“he sympathized on the loss of their grandfather”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with loss?11

two syllables

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Loss in a sentence

  • I must get over a loss, and my illness as well.unknown
  • When he missed the last train, he was at a loss.unknown
  • Without loss of generality, we can say that the sequence converges to zero.FeuDRenais2
  • To save your credit, you must conceal your loss.sacredceltic
  • If you follow this weight loss plan, it's guaranteed to work.nickyeow
  • It was a great loss for you, wasn't it?CK
  • Over the years, the pain of loss will become less.carlosalberto
  • According to dentists, tooth loss isn't always caused by eating sweets.DJ_Saidez

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of loss

as a noun

plural
losses