Loss and Need

Loss

Loss noun - The act or an instance of not having or being able to find.

Usage example: he was upset over the loss of his wedding ring

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Need and loss are semantically related. in misfortune topic. In some cases you can use "Need" instead a noun "Loss".

Nearby Word: losing

Need noun - A state of being without something necessary, desirable, or useful.

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Loss and need are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Loss" instead a noun "Need".

Nearby Words: needed, needs, needy, needless, needful

human	human loss	human need
single	single loss	single need
actual	actual loss	actual need
real	real loss	real need
Other adjectives: constant, severe, big, extreme, great, serious, huge, little, personal, immediate, general, possible, apparent, less, further, last, greatest, occasional, sudden, crippling.

Synopsis: Due to a harsh winter both kingdoms are weakened and need the help from each other to avoid increasing loss.

Source: Fanfic Recs / Strange Magic
Death Is a Slap on the Wrist: Unlike previously, one need not pay monetarily for a complete loss of HP - instead, either Aden or Sonja will awake with a cold the following morning.

Source: Video Game / Rune Factory Oceans
The need for smaller ships such as carriers or cruisers, as well as especially the loss of four carriers in Midway, meant those plans were abandoned.

Source: Useful Notes / Katanas of the Rising Sun

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