loss
loss
the act of no longer having something
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loss with Russian translation
loss usage examples
Потеря электричества остановила поезд.
The loss of power stopped the train.
Она до сих пор чувствует потерю своего старого дома.
She still feels the loss of her old home.
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loss synonyms
What's the difference between loss / lack / absence / damage / deprivation / casualty
the core word for no longer having something
The company reported a loss of revenue.
Компания сообщила о потере дохода.
means not having enough of something, rather than losing something you once had
There is a lack of water in the area.
В этом районе не хватает воды.
His absence was noticed by everyone.
Все заметили его отсутствие.
The storm caused serious damage to the roof.
Шторм сильно повредил крышу.
emphasizes being deprived of something, often in a serious or unfair way
Sleep deprivation can affect your health.
Недостаток сна может повлиять на здоровье.
refers to a person hurt or killed, not to loss in general
The accident had several casualties.
В результате аварии было несколько пострадавших.
means a gradual fall or worsening, not simply no longer having something
There was a decline in sales last year.
В прошлом году было снижение продаж.
means a temporary problem that slows progress, not a direct loss
The injury was a setback for her training.
Травма стала для неё неудачей в тренировках.
means losing something because of a rule, decision, or penalty
The contract included forfeiture of the deposit.
Контракт предусматривал потерю депозита.
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How to pronounce loss and what this word means
loss translation: потеря. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce loss
/lɒs/
loss translation
потеря
loss examples
The loss of power stopped the train.
loss transcription
/lɒs/, /lɔs/
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Questions about this word
loss meaning: what does it mean?
the act of no longer having something
loss pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
loss is pronounced as /lɒs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
loss definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The loss of power stopped the train. Translation: Потеря электричества остановила поезд.
Is loss part of Advertising vocabulary?
Yes, loss (потеря) can be learned in the Advertising topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is loss part of Professional English vocabulary?
Yes, loss (потеря) can be learned in the Professional English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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