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LOSS

(noun)
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There are 8 meanings of the word Loss.

How to pronounce loss:

Loss - as a noun

Something that is lost

Example: "The car was a total loss"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
transferred possessiontransferred property
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gradual decline in amount or activity

Example: "Weight loss"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
declinediminution
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of losing someone or something

Example: "Everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
failure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The disadvantage that results from losing something

Example: "His loss of credibility led to his resignation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deprivation

The experience of losing a loved one

Example: "He sympathized on the loss of their grandfather"

The amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue

Example: "The company operated at a loss last year"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
red
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
amountamount of moneysumsum of money
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
gain

Military personnel lost by death or capture

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
personnel casualty
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
casualty
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Euphemistic expressions for death

Example: "Thousands mourned his passing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
departureexitexpirationgoingpassingrelease

Example Sentences

"She felt a deep sense of loss when her best friend moved away."
"The company experienced a significant financial loss last quarter."
"He suffered a great loss after his house burned down in a fire."
"The team's loss in the championship game was devastating."
"We mourn the loss of a beloved community leader."
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Word Game Points

Is LOSS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, loss is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LOSS has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is LOSS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, loss is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LOSS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is LOSS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, loss is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LOSS has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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