loss
gb/lˈɔs/ us/lˈɔs/
A2
English
~ 700
elvesztés, veszteség, csökkenés, vereség, gyászeset, szeretett személy elvesztése
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
the loss of [something/someone]
She felt deep sadness after the loss of her mother.
Mély szomorúságot érzett édesanyja elvesztése után.
The company reported a significant loss in revenue this year.
A cég idén jelentős bevételkiesésről számolt be.
The loss of his wallet caused him great trouble.
Their team dealt well with the loss of their best player.
We mourn the loss of so many lives in the disaster.
Learner examples
I am sad about the loss of my dog.
Szomorú vagyok a kutyám elvesztése miatt.
The loss of my phone made me late.
A telefonom elvesztése miatt elkéstem.
We feel the loss of our teacher.
He had a big loss in the game.
The loss of water is a problem.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'loss' (noun) with 'lose' (verb). For example, 'I loss my keys' is incorrect; it should be 'I lost my keys.'
Meaning
No longer having something
Collocations
suffer a loss
|a great loss
|the loss of life
|financial loss
|deal with loss
Synonyms
deprivation (More formal and general; often used for essential needs.)
|
bereavement (Specifically refers to the death of a loved one.)
Antonyms
gain (Refers to acquiring something instead of losing it.)
Themes
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
When you do not have something or someone anymore.
The state or fact of no longer possessing something or someone.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
a loss in [amount/quality/value]
The diet resulted in significant weight loss.
A diéta jelentős fogyást eredményezett.
Poor insulation causes heat loss in winter.
A rossz szigetelés télen hőveszteséget okoz.
The company suffered a major financial loss last quarter.
The patient experienced severe blood loss after the accident.
There was a noticeable loss in sound quality.
Learner examples
She had weight loss after the illness.
A betegség után lefogyott.
Heat loss makes the house cold.
A hőveszteség miatt hideg lesz a ház.
We saw a big loss in sales.
There is data loss on the computer.
Blood loss can be dangerous.
Meaning
Decrease in amount or value
Collocations
weight loss
|heat loss
|energy loss
|data loss
|blood loss
Synonyms
decline (General reduction over time.)
|
drop (Informal; sudden decrease.)
Antonyms
increase (Refers to growth or rise instead of decrease.)
Themes
business
|science
|finance
Definition
When something becomes less in number, amount, or value.
A reduction in quantity, quality, or value of something.
NOUN
A2
3
vereség
B1
Usage pattern:
a loss to [opponent]
The team’s first loss came in the semifinals.
A csapat első vereségét az elődöntőben szenvedte el.
They took the loss hard after leading most of the game.
Nehezen viselték a vereséget, miután a mérkőzés nagy részében vezettek.
It was their third consecutive loss this month.
Fans were disappointed by the unexpected loss to a weaker team.
The boxer blamed his loss on poor preparation.
Learner examples
Our team had a big loss yesterday.
A csapatunk tegnap súlyos vereséget szenvedett.
It was their first loss this year.
Ez volt az idei első vereségük.
They were sad about the loss to City FC.
We want to avoid another loss.
The coach talked about the loss.
Meaning
Failure to win
Collocations
suffer a loss
|record a loss
|first loss of the season
Synonyms
defeat (More formal; focuses on being beaten by an opponent.)
Antonyms
victory (Refers to winning instead of losing.)
Themes
sports
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When you do not win a game or competition.
A failure to win in a game, competition, or contest.
NOUN
B1
4
We are sorry for your loss.
Őszinte részvétünk.
She never fully recovered from the loss of her father.
Soha nem heverte ki teljesen az apja elvesztését.
His sudden death was a great loss to the community.
They gathered to honor the loss of their friend.
Her poetry reflects her grief over her personal loss.
Learner examples
I am sorry for your loss.
Őszinte részvétem.
He felt sad after the loss of his mother.
Szomorú volt az édesanyja elvesztése után.
The village cried over the loss of their leader.
Her loss made him cry every day.
We remember the loss together.
Meaning
Death of someone loved
Collocations
personal loss
|tragic loss
|mourn a loss
Synonyms
passing (Softer, more euphemistic term for death.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|health
Definition
When someone you love dies.
The death of a person who is valued or loved by someone.
Grammar
Dictionary form
loss
IPA
GB/lˈɔs/
US/lˈɔs/
Syllables & stress
loss (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (loss)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: loss
- Plural: loss, losses
Word family
Expressions
at a loss
1/ˈæt ə lˈɔs/
fixed phrase
Not knowing what to do or say
Not knowing what to do or say in a situation.
Examples
- I’m at a loss for words after hearing the news.
- He seemed at a loss when asked about the plan.
cut your losses
1/kˈʌt jˈʊɹ lˈɔsɪz/
idiom
Stop before losing more
To stop doing something that is failing so you do not lose more money or time.
Examples
- After months of low sales, they decided to cut their losses and close the shop.
- I think it’s time we cut our losses and move on.
for want of a better word
1/fɚ wˈɔnt əv ə bˈɛtɚ wˈɚd/
fixed phrase
Using an imperfect term
Used when you cannot think of a better word to say something.
Examples
- It was, for want of a better word, strange.
- He was, for want of a better word, dishonest.
no love lost between [people]
1/nˈoʊ lˈʌv lˈɔst bɪtwˈin pˈipəl/
idiom
Mutual dislike between people
When two people do not like each other at all.
Examples
- There’s no love lost between the two politicians.
- It’s clear there’s no love lost between them after the argument.