Middle English los, probably back-formation from lost, past participle of losen to lose. 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1. “Loss.”

Loss definition: detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get.. See examples of LOSS used in a sentence.

LOSS definition: 1. the fact that you no longer have something or have less of something: 2. a disadvantage caused…. Learn more.

A loss is the disadvantage you suffer when a valuable and useful person or thing leaves or is taken away.

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loss (lɔs, lɒs) n. 1. the act of losing possession of something. 2. disadvantage or deprivation from separation or loss: bearing the loss of a robbery. 3. something that is lost. 4. an amount or …

6 days ago · loss (countable and uncountable, plural losses) (countable) The result of no longer possessing an object, a function, or a characteristic due to external causes or misplacement. …

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The business is operating at a loss. [=the business is spending more money than it is earning] They sold the property at a (considerable) loss. [=for less than they paid for it]

Synonyms for LOSS: absence, lack, misplacement, deprivation, mislaying, forfeiture, sacrifice, forfeit; Antonyms of LOSS: gain, acquisition, control, hands, possession, having, keeping, winner