loss

nounmisfortune, deficit; something misplaced or lost

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noun misfortune, deficit; something misplaced or lost

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Word Origin & History

Old English los "loss, destruction," from Proto-Germanic *lausa- (see lose). The modern word, however, probably evolved 14c. with a weaker sense, from lost, the original past participle of lose. Phrase at a loss (1590s) originally refers to hounds losing the scent. To cut (one's) losses is from 1885, originally in finance.

Example Sentences for loss

She might die, and if he ever returned it would be to realize the loss he had sustained.

Was it not over soon after the loss of the good grandmother?

I am glad you mentioned that word, because we should have been at a loss what to have called it.

The saddest part of loss, I think, is that one so soon gets over it.

Other millions began to fear the loss of their money and possessions.

His loss before the fort was about one hundred and fifty men.

I was rather at a loss for names of reference to these parts.

It is loss for the one who departs as well as for those who remain behind.

Poulson mentions the loss of three structures between 1776 and 1816.

He found himself wholly at a loss before the woman's unexpected reply.

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