loss meaning
loss :
disadvantage, harm
noun
▪ The company experienced a loss last quarter.
▪ The company had a decrease in profits last quarter.
▪ The loss was significant this year.
▪ The harm was significant this year.
paraphrasing
▪ disadvantage – loss
▪ harm – loss
Pronunciation
loss [lɔːs]
It is pronounced with a long 'o' sound, like 'lohs'.
Common phrases and grammar about loss
loss - Common meaning
noun
disadvantage, harm
Part of Speech Changes for "loss"
▪ lose (verb) – to misplace or not win
Common Expressions with "loss"
▪ suffer a loss – experience a decrease or damage
▪ record a loss – officially note a decrease
▪ incur a loss – to experience a loss
▪ financial loss – money lost
Important examples of loss in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, loss is often used to refer to a decrease in quantity, money, or resources.
Example of a confusing word: lose (to misplace or fail to win)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, loss is used as a noun and may require correct article or preposition usage.
loss
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
suffer a loss
means 'experience a decrease or damage' used when talking about financial or personal loss.
at a loss
means 'not knowing what to do or how to react'.
Differences between similar words and loss
loss
,
deficit
differences
loss refers to a general decrease in resources, while deficit refers specifically to a financial shortfall.
loss
,
loss refers to a general decrease, while damage refers to harm to property or items.
differences
The company reported a loss this quarter.
Words with the same origin as loss
The origin of loss
The word 'loss' comes from the Old English 'los', meaning destruction or ruin.
Word structure
loss is composed of the root 'los' with the 's' suffix.
Words with the same origin
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