C1nounworkrelationships
US/ˈsæk.rɪ.faɪs/
UK/ˈsæk.rɪ.faɪs/
something valuable that you give up in order to get something more important
In context
Her parents made huge sacrifices so that she could study abroad.
Working long hours at a startup often comes at the sacrifice of family time.
Taking a pay cut was a sacrifice he was willing to make for a job he loved.
Words that go with sacrifice
verb + noun
- make sacrificesEvery successful founder has had to make sacrifices.
adjective + noun
- great sacrificeLeaving her hometown for work was a great sacrifice.
- personal sacrificeThe doctors worked through the epidemic at great personal sacrifice.
- financial sacrificeGoing back to university meant a big financial sacrifice.
noun + preposition
- sacrifice forIt was a sacrifice for the whole family.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My mother did many sacrifices for us.Correct: My mother made many sacrifices for us.