something that is lost; "the car was a total loss"; "loss of livestock left the rancher bankrupt" gradual decline in amount or activity; "weight loss"; "a serious loss of business" the act of losing someone or something; "everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock" the disadvantage that results from losing something; "his loss of credibility led to his resignation"; "losing him is no great deprivation" the experience of losing a loved one

How many definitions does loss have?

Loss has 8 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

Loss Definition & Meaning

loss

noun

something that is lost; "the car was a total loss"; "loss of livestock left the rancher bankrupt"
gradual decline in amount or activity; "weight loss"; "a serious loss of business"
the act of losing someone or something; "everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock"
the disadvantage that results from losing something; "his loss of credibility led to his resignation"; "losing him is no great deprivation"
the experience of losing a loved one; "he sympathized on the loss of their grandfather"
the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue; "the company operated at a loss last year"; "the company operated in the red last year"
military personnel lost by death or capture
euphemistic expressions for death; "thousands mourned his passing"

Synonyms for loss

"Loss" in song lyrics

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"You can go and caulk it up to a loss"
9th Wonder f/ Median, Phonte — Band Practice Pt. 2
"To find our way back or take it as a loss"
Aceyalone — Never Come Back
"Pace like he mourning a loss"
Aesop Rock f/ John Danielle — Coffee

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Frequently asked questions

What does loss mean?: something that is lost; "the car was a total loss"; "loss of livestock left the rancher bankrupt" gradual decline in amount or activity; "weight loss"; "a serious loss of business" the act of losing someone or something; "everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock" the disadvantage that results from losing something; "his loss of credibility led to his resignation"; "losing him is no great deprivation" the experience of losing a loved one
What part of speech is loss?: Loss is a noun.
How many definitions does loss have?: Loss has 8 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).