losses

Noun

loss (countable and uncountable, plural losses)

1. (countable) The result of no longer possessing an object, a function, or a characteristic due to external causes or misplacement.
   • loss of limb; weight loss; loss of cognitive functions; loss of appetite.

   Synonyms:

   expense

   Antonyms:

   gain

2. (uncountable) The destruction or ruin of an object.
3. (countable) Something that has been destroyed or ruined.
   • It was a terrible crash; both cars were total losses.
4. (countable) Defeat; an instance of being defeated.
   • The match ended in their first loss of the season.

   Antonyms:

   win, victory

5. (countable) The death of a person or animal.
   • We mourn his loss.
6. (uncountable) The condition of grief caused by losing someone or something, especially someone who has died.
   • Her daughter's sense of loss eventually led to depression.

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