Loss and Shortage

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Loss

Loss noun - The state of being robbed of something normally enjoyed.
Usage example: her loss of sleep meant that she would have trouble concentrating at work the next day
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Shortage and loss are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shortage" instead a noun "Loss".
Nearby Word: losing

Shortage

Shortage noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.
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Loss and shortage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Loss" instead a noun "Shortage".
Nearby Words: short, shorted, shortfall, shorting

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similar similar loss similar shortage
sheer sheer loss sheer shortage
small small loss small shortage
real real loss real shortage
Other adjectives: constant, severe, massive, big, extreme, great, serious, huge, bad, terrible, potential, major, incredible, general, apparent, temporary, inevitable, impending, recent, sudden, resulting, devastating, crippling.

Both words in one sentence

  • However, the dog was helping him cope with the loss of his dearly beloved wife and was really goddamn cute, so you'll find no shortage of people who empathize with John's murderous anger.
    Source: Narm Charm / Film
  • One-Product Planet: SAD worlds are set up this way, Verandi worlds used to be until their Civil War made them spread out production so that the loss of one planet wouldn't cause a drastic shortage.
    Source: Roleplay / Troperia Galactica
  • World War II / War In Europe And Africa The Imperial government was dissolved by a coup thanks to a food shortage, general political bumbling and the loss of the monarchy's remaining political capital thanks to poor handling of the war effort.
    Source: World War II / War In Europe And Africa
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