loss
Pronunciación: [/lɔs/]
Contexto: «general»
(noun) when you no longer have something that you once had, or when you don't win a game or competition. It's like when you can't find your favorite toy or when your team doesn't win a match.
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Her loss of the necklace left her feeling sad.
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He didn't experience any loss of belongings during the move.
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How did the team react to the loss of the championship?
Contexto: «business»
(noun) a situation where a company or business doesn't make as much money as it spends, leading to a decrease in overall funds. It's like when a store doesn't sell enough items to cover its costs.
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The company faced a huge loss due to the economic downturn.
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The business managed to avoid any financial losses this quarter.
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How can the company recover from a financial loss?
Contexto: «sports»
(noun) the result of a team or player not winning a game or competition. It's like when your favorite team doesn't score enough points to win.
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The team accepted the loss gracefully and congratulated the winning team.
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The player refused to acknowledge his loss and stormed off the court.
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How did the fans react to the unexpected loss?
Contexto: «health»
(noun) a decline in physical or mental well-being, typically following an illness, injury, or emotional trauma. It's like feeling weaker or sadder after being sick or dealing with a difficult situation.
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After a period of rest, she began to recover from the loss of energy.
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He ignored the signs of his loss of mental health and refused to seek help.
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How can one cope with the loss of a loved one?