losses (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlɒsɪz/

Definition

The state or experience of losing something, especially a sum of money or a contest.

Examples

• The team suffered heavy losses in the championship game.

• The company's stock price dropped due to unexpected losses.

• He admitted that the war had resulted in terrible human losses.

How to Use losses

losses of (prepositional phrase)

Referring to the specific things or amounts that were lost. — "The company reported losses of over a million dollars."

incur losses (collocation)

To experience losses, often as a result of an action or event. — "The firm decided to cut costs to avoid further losses."

Synonyms of losses

Words with a similar meaning to losses:

• damage
• deficit
• shortfall
• privation

Antonyms of losses

Words with the opposite meaning to losses:

• gains
• profits

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