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loss

/lɑs/

The word "loss" can be used as both a countable and an uncountable noun depending on the context. When talking about money or business (e.g., "a loss of $500"), it is usually countable. When talking about the general state of missing something, it is often uncountable. In the context of death, "loss" is a gentle way to talk about someone dying. It is considered more polite and sympathetic than saying "death" directly.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Thursday afternoon in the university library, Chloe is procrastinating on her thesis.

Chloe Smith

Just checked my bank app. This month's spending is a total loss.

Fatima

Maybe stop blowing your budget on iced coffee and just lock in.

💡

Chloe uses 'loss' to describe her financial deficit, treating her bank account like a failed business venture. Fatima responds with the slang phrase 'lock in', meaning to focus intensely or get serious about work.

Meanings

noun

The state of no longer having something or someone; the act of losing something.

"The company reported a significant loss of revenue this quarter."

noun

The death of a person, especially a family member or friend.

"We were deeply saddened by the loss of his grandfather."

noun

An amount of money lost by a business or individual; the opposite of profit.

"The investor suffered a heavy loss after the stock market crashed."

Examples

The loss of my keys is just typical, isn't it?

I can't believe we're taking a loss on this whole deal!

I'm still dealing with the loss of my dog, honestly.

God, the loss is just... it's too much to bear!

We need to minimize the loss before the board meeting.

Look, a total loss like this will bankrupt us both!

It was a huge loss for the entire community.

I'm at a complete loss as to why you're here.

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