Basic Details
Word: Loss
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The state of no longer having something or someone that was once there; also, a reduction in amount or value.
Synonyms: Deprivation, setback, defeat
Antonyms: Gain, win, profit
Idioms and Phrases
- Loss for words: Not knowing what to say. Example: "When she received the surprise gift, she was totally loss for words."
- A loss to bear: A situation that is difficult to accept, often due to sadness. Example: "The sudden passing of her pet was a loss to bear for her family."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teams loss in the final game was disappointing, but they promised to come back stronger next season.
Example 2: She felt a profound sense of loss when her beloved grandfather passed away.
Example 3: The company suffered a financial loss last year due to unexpected expenses.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "loss" originates from the Old English word "los," which means "to be lost or destroyed"? Over time, it has evolved to represent the broader idea of losing something valuable.
Famous Quote
"The greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive." Norman Cousins
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "loss" mean?
a) To gain something
b) To have something taken away or not available
c) To increase in value
d) To find something
Answer: b) To have something taken away or not available
2. Which of these is a synonym of "loss"?
a) Gain
b) Deprivation
c) Victory
d) Success
Answer: b) Deprivation
3. Which word is an antonym of "loss"?
a) Setback
b) Defeat
c) Profit
d) Deprivation
Answer: c) Profit
4. Which sentence uses "loss" correctly?
a) His loss in the race made him feel proud.
b) She experienced a great loss after her team won.
c) The company reported a financial loss last year.
d) Winning was a loss for him.
Answer: c) The company reported a financial loss last year.
5. Which idiom relates to the feeling of "loss"?
a) Loss for words
b) As busy as a bee
c) A piece of cake
d) Break the ice
Answer: a) Loss for words
