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ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ

loss

gb/lˈɔs/ us/lˈɔs/
A2 ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 700
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ B1 state
1

No longer having something

When you do not have something or someone anymore.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: the loss of [something/someone]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'loss' (noun) with 'lose' (verb). For example, 'I loss my keys' is incorrect; it should be 'I lost my keys.'
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
deprivation (More formal and general; often used for essential needs.) | bereavement (Specifically refers to the death of a loved one.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
gain (Refers to acquiring something instead of losing it.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
suffer a loss |a great loss |the loss of life |financial loss |deal with loss
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life |emotions |core_vocabulary |daily_life
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • She felt deep sadness after the loss of her mother.
  • The company reported a significant loss in revenue this year.
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • I am sad about the loss of my dog.
  • The loss of my phone made me late.
  • We feel the loss of our teacher.
  • He had a big loss in the game.
  • The loss of water is a problem.
ਨਾਂਵ B1 event
2

Decrease in amount or value

When something becomes less in number, amount, or value.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: a loss in [amount/quality/value]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
decline (General reduction over time.) | drop (Informal; sudden decrease.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
increase (Refers to growth or rise instead of decrease.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
weight loss |heat loss |energy loss |data loss |blood loss
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business |science |finance
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The diet resulted in significant weight loss.
  • Poor insulation causes heat loss in winter.
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • She had weight loss after the illness.
  • Heat loss makes the house cold.
  • We saw a big loss in sales.
  • There is data loss on the computer.
  • Blood loss can be dangerous.
ਨਾਂਵ A2 event
3

Failure to win

When you do not win a game or competition.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: a loss to [opponent]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
defeat (More formal; focuses on being beaten by an opponent.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
victory (Refers to winning instead of losing.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
suffer a loss |record a loss |first loss of the season
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
sports |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The team’s first loss came in the semifinals.
  • They took the loss hard after leading most of the game.
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • Our team had a big loss yesterday.
  • It was their first loss this year.
  • They were sad about the loss to City FC.
  • We want to avoid another loss.
  • The coach talked about the loss.
ਨਾਂਵ B1 event
4

Death of someone loved

When someone you love dies.

ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
passing (Softer, more euphemistic term for death.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
personal loss |tragic loss |mourn a loss
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions |relationships |health
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • We are sorry for your loss.
  • She never fully recovered from the loss of her father.
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • I am sorry for your loss.
  • He felt sad after the loss of his mother.
  • The village cried over the loss of their leader.
  • Her loss made him cry every day.
  • We remember the loss together.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
loss
IPA
GB/lˈɔs/
US/lˈɔs/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
loss (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (loss)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
  • Base: loss
  • Plural: loss, losses
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
losses noun
Core family
lose verb A2 lost adjective
Related words
loser noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
lossless adjective
Advanced or less common
lossy adjective
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ

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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • There’s no love lost between the two politicians.
  • It’s clear there’s no love lost between them after the argument.
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