losings
losings

loss


Definition: Meaning of, loss in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / lɒs /

  • noun
  • synonym
  • antonym
Word Forms:
Singular Plural
loss losses
  1. [uncountable and countable] the fact of no longer having something, or of having less of it than you used to have, or the process by which this happens
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
  2. [uncountable and countable] if a business makes a loss, it spends more than it earns
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
  3. [uncountable and countable] the death of someone
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
  4. be at a loss to be confused and uncertain about what to do or say
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
  5. [uncountable] a feeling of being sad or lonely because someone or something is not there any more
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
  6. [singular] a disadvantage caused by someone or something leaving or being removed
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
  7. that's/it's somebody's loss spoken said when you think someone is being stupid for not taking a good opportunity
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
synonym
antonym

loss used in phrases

  • at a loss (adjective)
    1. filled with bewilderment
    at a loss (adverb)
    1. below cost
  • capital loss (noun)
    1. the amount by which the purchase price of an asset exceeds the selling price; the loss is realized when the asset is sold
  • conductive hearing loss (noun)
    1. hearing loss due to problems with the bones of the middle ear
  • financial loss (noun)
    1. loss of money or decrease in financial value
  • hearing loss (noun)
    1. partial or complete loss of hearing
  • loss adjuster (noun)
    1. someone who is employed by an insurance company to decide how much should be paid to people who make a CLAIM [=  insurance adjuster American English]
  • loss leader (noun)
    1. a product that is sold at a very low price in order to attract customers into a shop
  • loss of consciousness (noun)
    1. the occurrence of a loss of the ability to perceive and respond
  • loss ratio (noun)
    1. the ratio of the annual claims paid by an insurance company to the premiums received
  • loss-making (adjective)
    1. a loss-making product or business does not make any money
  • More

most searched words

word of the day

home rule
Pronunciation: həʊm ruːl
Parts of Speech: noun
the right of a country or area to have its own government and laws
loss adjuster