loss
Meaning
Loss is when you no longer have something that you used to have, like money or a loved one.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "loss" with "lost," which is the past tense of "lose."
Example Sentences
Word in Context
When
I
moved
to
the
city
,
I
felt
the
loss
of
my
small
garden
.
I
missed
watering
the
plants
and
the
quiet
mornings
in
the
yard
.
To
feel
better
,
I
started
growing
herbs
on
the
windowsill
and
I
watered
them
every
day
.
Now
cooking
with
fresh
herbs
makes
me
happy
and
I
don't
feel
that
loss
so
much
.
Common Phrases
financial loss
loss of a loved one
loss of interest
Synonyms
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