Losses: meaning, definitions and examples

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losses

 

[ หˆlษ’sษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in finance

Losses refer to the reduction in value of an asset or investment. It can also represent a negative financial outcome for a business or individual.

Synonyms

decreases, deficits, failures

Examples of usage

  • The company reported significant losses in the last quarter.
  • Investors faced heavy losses due to the market downturn.
Context #2 | Noun

in sports

Losses in sports refer to the number of games or matches that a team or individual has not won. It is the opposite of wins.

Synonyms

defeats, failures, setbacks

Examples of usage

  • The team suffered three consecutive losses.
  • Despite the losses, they showed great sportsmanship.
Context #3 | Noun

in life

Losses in life can refer to the experience of losing someone or something important. It can also represent missed opportunities or unfulfilled potential.

Synonyms

grief, misfortunes, sorrow

Examples of usage

  • Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy.
  • She felt the loss of not pursuing her passion earlier in life.

Translations

Translations of the word "losses" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perdas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅเค•เคธเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verluste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerugian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‚ั€ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ straty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆๅคฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pertes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pรฉrdidas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kayฤฑplar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุณุงุฆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ztrรกty

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ straty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸๅคฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izgube

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรถp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹า“ั‹ะฝะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒœแƒแƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ itkilษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pรฉrdidas

Etymology

The word 'losses' originated from the Old English word 'los', meaning destruction or loss. Over time, it evolved to represent the concept of losing something valuable, whether in finance, sports, or life. The idea of loss has been a fundamental part of human experiences and emotions, shaping our understanding of value and resilience.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,013, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.