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Synonyms of loss

3 similar words · 5 opposite words

Another word for loss is expense. Other synonyms of loss are deperdition and forlesing. The opposite of loss is win.

Synonyms and similar words for loss

nounThe result of no longer possessing an object, a function, or a characteristic due to external...

  • expenseThe elimination or consumption of something, sometimes with the notion of loss or damage to the thing eliminated.

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Opposite of loss

nounThe result of no longer possessing an object, a function, or a characteristic due to external...

nounDefeat; an instance of being defeated.

  • winAn individual victory.
  • victoryThe condition or state of having won a battle or competition, or having succeeded in an effort; (countable) an instance...

nounThe sum an entity loses on balance.

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Meaning of loss

  1. noun The result of no longer possessing an object, a function, or a characteristic due to external causes or misplacement.
  2. noun The destruction or ruin of an object.
  3. noun Something that has been destroyed or ruined.

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Questions about synonyms of loss

What is another word for loss?
Loss has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as expense, deperdition and forlesing.
What is the opposite of loss?
The opposite of loss is win. Other antonyms of loss are victory and gain.
What does loss mean?
Loss means the result of no longer possessing an object, a function, or a characteristic due to external causes or misplacement.

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