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loss Antonyms

Opposite of loss

Because the opposite of loss shifts with each meaning, the 23 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The fact or process of losing something or someone, or the state of no longer having something.

Usage Example

"The sudden recovery of electricity left the entire neighborhood in darkness for several hours."

Strongest
recovery
restoration
acquisition
gain
Strong
retention
preservation
retrieval

• noun (Context 2)

An amount of money lost by a business or organization when expenses exceed revenues.

Usage Example

"The retail chain reported a significant financial profit in the third quarter due to declining sales."

Strongest
profit
gain
surplus
Strong
earnings
return
windfall
dividend

• noun (Context 3)

The feeling of grief or sorrow experienced after the death or departure of a loved one.

Usage Example

"Friends and neighbors gathered to offer their condolences and support the family in their time of consolation."

Strong
consolation
solace
comfort
joy
rejoicing

• noun (Context 4)

An instance of being defeated in a game, match, or competition.

Usage Example

"After their first victory of the season, the basketball team practiced extra hours to improve their defense."

Strongest
victory
win
triumph
Strong
conquest
success

Similar words to loss

Words similar to loss shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

defeat
bereavement
deficit
grief
mourning
deprivation
shortfall
sorrow
See all synonyms of loss

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Loss. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/loss
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