loss
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B1
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/lɔs/
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/lɒs/
absence or deprivation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'loss' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'los,' where 'los' meant 'destruction' or 'loss.'
Historical Evolution
'los' changed from Old English word 'los' and eventually became the modern English word 'loss'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'destruction or ruin,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of losing something or someone.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the fact or process of losing something or someone.
The loss of her father was devastating.
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Noun 2
an amount of money lost by a business or organization.
The company reported a loss of $2 million last quarter.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35