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loss
is on the Basic English 850 List.
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Pronunciation
change
(
UK
)
IPA
(
key
)
:
/lɒs/
(
US
)
IPA
(
key
)
:
/lɔs/
(
Canada
)
IPA
(
key
)
:
/lɑs/
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Noun
change
Singular
loss
Plural
losses
(
countable
&
uncountable
) A
loss
happens when something goes where people can't
find
it. People don't know where the thing is or they don't have it any more.
Antonym:
gain
The
loss
of my keys means I can't go into my house today.
Loss
is when someone's loved one dies. When someone dies, they are no longer with you.
I
loss
both of my grandparents from old age.
(
baseball
) A
loss
(shown as
L
) is
charged
to the
pitcher
of the losing team.
Related words
change
lose
lossless