loss

noun
UK: /lɒs/
US: /lɔːs/

  1. The state of no longer having something or someone.

    1. The loss of my keys made me late for work this morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. Experiencing the loss of a loved one is a profoundly difficult event. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of losing something; an instance of losing something.

    1. The team suffered a major loss in yesterday's game. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company reported a significant financial loss due to the economic downturn. [ ] [ ]

  3. The disadvantage caused by no longer having something.

    1. The loss of her sight was a major setback. [ ] [ ]
    2. The community felt a great loss when the factory closed down. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

defeat failure damage
loss transitive-verb

  1. To be deprived of something; to no longer have something.

    1. I don't want to loss any of the data on my computer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company risks loss its reputation if it doesn't improve its service. [ ] [ ]

  2. To cause someone to be deprived of something.

    1. Careless actions can loss you your savings and future opportunities. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scandal loss him the election and any chance of future political office. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "loss" in English means: The state of no longer having something or someone., The act of losing something; an instance of losing something., The disadvantage caused by no longer having something..

The phonetic transcription of "loss" is /lɒs/ in British English and /lɔːs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "loss": defeat, failure, damage.

Example usage of "loss": "The loss of my keys made me late for work this morning.". More examples on the page.