Loss

Pronunciation: /lɔs/

Definitions of loss

noun the feeling of grief after losing someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 I felt a great loss when my favorite toy broke.

A2 The team experienced a loss in the final game of the season.

B1 The company suffered a financial loss due to the pandemic.

B2 The loss of her grandmother had a profound impact on her.

C1 He struggled to cope with the loss of his job and identity.

C2 The loss of the championship was a bitter disappointment for the team.

Examples of loss in a Sentence

formal The company experienced a significant financial loss due to the economic downturn.

informal I can't believe how much weight loss you've achieved since starting your new diet.

slang I took a big L on that bet last night, lost all my money.

figurative Sometimes a loss in one aspect of life can lead to gains in another.

Grammatical Forms of loss

• past tense: lost
• plural: losses
• comparative: more loss
• superlative: most loss
• present tense: lose
• future tense: will lose
• perfect tense: have lost
• continuous tense: losing
• singular: loss
• positive degree: loss
• infinitive: to lose
• gerund: losing
• participle: lost

Origin and Evolution of loss

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'loss' originated from the Old English word 'los', which meant destruction or ruin.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'loss' has expanded to include the concept of losing something valuable or important, such as money, possessions, or loved ones.