| Level | B1 |
|---|---|
| Kind | noun |
| Front | loss |
| IPA | /lɒs ; US lɔːs / noun |
| Back | kayıp zarar |
| Back 2 | loss (noun) /lɒs ; US lɔːs / noun
1 [countable,
uncountable]
(a)
loss (of sth)
the state of no longer
having sth or not having as much as before; the act of losing sth
kayıp
loss of blood/sleep
weight/hair loss
Have you reported the loss of your wallet?
The loss of his wife was very sad for him.
The plane crashed with great loss of
life.
2 [countable]
a
loss (of sth)
the amount of money
which is lost by a business
zarar
The firm made a loss of £5 million.
look at PROFIT1
3 [countable]
a
loss (to sb)
the disadvantage that
is caused when sb/sth leaves or is taken away; the person or thing that causes
this disadvantage
kayıp, zarar
If she leaves, it/she will be a big loss to
the school.
IDIOMS
at
a loss
not knowing what to do
or say
ne
yapacağını şaşırmış
cut
your losses
to stop wasting time
or money on sth that is not successful
zarara
son vermek
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