miss

¹miss

verb \ˈmis\

Definition of MISS

transitive verb

1

: to fail to hit, reach, or contact <miss the target>

2

: to discover or feel the absence of

3

: to fail to obtain

4

: escape, avoid <just missed hitting the other car>

5

: to leave out : omit

6

: to fail to comprehend, sense, or experience <missed the point of the speech>

7

: to fail to perform or attend <had to miss school for a week>

intransitive verb

1

archaic : to fail to get, reach, or do something

2

: to fail to hit something

3

a : to be unsuccessful b : misfire <the engine missed>

— miss·able \ˈmi-sə-bəl\ adjective

— miss a beat

: to deviate from regular smooth performance <the company changed ownership without missing a beat>

— miss out on

: to lose a good opportunity for <missed out on a better job>

— miss the boat

: to fail to take advantage of an opportunity

Examples of MISS

1. He swung and missed the ball completely.
2. The shot missed the goal by inches.
3. The batter swung and missed.
4. She took three shots and missed every time.
5. I would hate to miss this opportunity.
6. She could have joined us, but she missed her chance.
7. They missed a payment on their car loan.
8. He was in such a hurry that he missed breakfast.

Origin of MISS

Middle English, from Old English missan; akin to Old High German missan to miss

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to MISS

Synonyms: blow off, cut, skip

Antonyms: attend, show up (for)

Related Words: ignore, neglect, pass over

Near Antonyms: cook, flourish, prosper, thrive; prevail, triumph, win

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