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loss

потеря

Meaning of loss

the act of no longer having something

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EN-UK/lɒs/
EN-US/lɔs/
RU[pɐˈtʲerʲə]
loss
loss - потеря
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loss with Russian translation

loss usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The loss of power stopped the train.

Потеря электричества остановила поезд.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

She still feels the loss of her old home.

Она до сих пор чувствует потерю своего старого дома.

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loss belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

loss
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loss synonyms

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loss
основное слово: потеря, утрата
lack
недостаток, нехватка; отсутствие нужного качества или количества
absence
отсутствие; просто нет присутствия чего-либо или кого-либо
damage
ущерб, повреждение; вред вещи, месту или человеку
deprivation
лишение; отсутствие чего-то нужного, часто на длительное время
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🇬🇧en

основное слово: потеря, утрата

A1Very Often

The company reported a loss of revenue.

🇬🇧en

недостаток, нехватка; отсутствие нужного качества или количества

A1Very Often

There is a lack of water in the area.

🇬🇧en

отсутствие; просто нет присутствия чего-либо или кого-либо

A1Often

His absence was noticed by everyone.

🇬🇧en

ущерб, повреждение; вред вещи, месту или человеку

A1Very Often

The storm caused serious damage to the roof.

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deprivation

лишение; отсутствие чего-то нужного, часто на длительное время

A1Rarely

Sleep deprivation can affect your health.

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casualty

пострадавший, жертва; человек, который погиб или был ранен

A1Often

The accident had several casualties.

🇬🇧en

снижение, упадок; постепенное уменьшение или ухудшение

A1Very Often

There was a decline in sales last year.

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setback

неудача, задержка; временное ухудшение или помеха

A1Often

The injury was a setback for her training.

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forfeiture

утрата по решению или за нарушение правил; конфискация, потеря права

A1Rarely

The contract included forfeiture of the deposit.

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What does loss mean?

the act of no longer having something

How do you pronounce loss?

loss is pronounced as /lɒs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is loss used in a sentence?

The loss of power stopped the train. Translation: Потеря электричества остановила поезд.

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