loss
word
/ˈɫɔs/
laws
/lˈɒs/
los
Definition
The state of no longer having something, or the amount by which something is reduced. It can refer to losing a person, money, a game, or an opportunity.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns include 'a loss of confidence', 'weight loss', 'financial loss', and 'suffer a loss'. 'Loss' is the noun; don't confuse it with the verb 'lose'. In emotional contexts, 'a loss' often means a death.
Spanish: pérdidaPortuguese (BR): perdaPortuguese (PT): perdaChinese (Simplified): 失去 - 损失Chinese (Traditional): 失去 - 損失Hindi: हानि - नुकसान - खोनाArabic: خسارة - فقدانBengali: ক্ষতি - হারানো - অপচয়Russian: потеря - утрата - убытокJapanese: 損失 - 喪失Vietnamese: mất mát - tổn thấtKorean: 손실 - 상실Turkish: kayıp - zararUrdu: نقصان - کھو دینا - نقصان (مالی)Indonesian: kerugian - kehilangan
Example Sentences
His loss of money was a big problem.
basic
The team accepted the loss and went home.
basic
We are sorry for your loss.
basic
After the loss of her father, she needed time alone.
natural
The company reported a huge loss this year.
natural
I'm still dealing with the loss of confidence after that mistake.
natural