Cool MateMeaning of Missile
a weapon that is sent through the air and that explodes when it hits the thing that it is aimed at
In simple words: A weapon that is launched and can move quickly towards a target.
Missile in a sentence
- nuclear missiles
- a **missile base/site**
- Missiles fell on the city.
- missiles targeting the capital
- strategic missiles deployed in sparsely populated desert areas
- Missiles including stones and bottles were thrown at the police.
- Another missile flew through the air.
- They pelted her with eggs and various other missiles.
- a crowd of youths armed with missiles that included petrol bombs
How to use Missile
Used in discussions about military technology. May sound formal in casual conversations; suitable in news reports or academic texts, but less so in everyday chats.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'miss-sail,' a fast ship aiming for a target.
Related words
Collocations with Missile
Synonyms for Missile
- projectile
Opposites of Missile
Common mistakes with Missile
- Confusing 'missile' with 'missal' (a book of prayers).
- Using 'missile' to describe any thrown object, instead of its specific meaning.
- Mispronouncing it as 'miss-ile' instead of 'miss-uhl'.
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Missile in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
صاروخ
سلاح يُطلق ويمكنه التحرك بسرعة نحو هدف.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ক্ষেপণাস্ত্র
একটি অস্ত্র যা উৎক্ষেপণ করা যায় এবং দ্রুত লক্ষ্যের দিকে যেতে পারে।
- GermanDeutsch
Rakete
Eine Waffe, die abgefeuert wird und sich schnell auf ein Ziel zubewegen kann.
- SpanishEspañol
Misil
Un arma que se lanza y puede moverse rápido hacia un objetivo.
- Persianفارسی
موشک
سلاحی که پرتاب میشود و میتواند به سرعت به سمت هدف حرکت کند.
- FrenchFrançais
Missile
Une arme qui est lancée et qui peut se déplacer rapidement vers une cible.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मिसाइल
एक हथियार जिसे लॉन्च किया जा सकता है और जो तेज़ी से लक्ष्य की ओर बढ़ सकता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Missile
Un'arma che viene lanciata e può muoversi velocemente verso un bersaglio.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Míssil
Uma arma que é lançada e pode se mover rapidamente em direção a um alvo.
- RussianРусский
Ракета
Оружие, которое запускается и может быстро лететь к цели.
- Urduاردو
میزائل
ایک ایسا ہتھیار جو لانچ کیا جاتا ہے اور تیزی سے ہدف کی طرف بڑھ سکتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
导弹
一种可以发射并快速飞向目标的武器。
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Missile
What does Missile mean?
A weapon that is launched and can move quickly towards a target.
What is the definition of Missile?
a weapon that is sent through the air and that explodes when it hits the thing that it is aimed at
How do you use Missile in a sentence?
nuclear missiles
Can you give another example of Missile?
a **missile base/site**
What are synonyms for Missile?
Common alternatives include projectile.
What is the opposite of Missile?
Opposite meanings include defense, shield, protection.
What words go with Missile?
It commonly pairs with long-range, medium-range, short-range, be armed with, carry, aim, fly, destroy something, hit something, base, site, attack, hurl, pelt somebody with, throw, hit somebody/something, strike somebody/something.
What are common mistakes when using Missile?
Confusing 'missile' with 'missal' (a book of prayers). Using 'missile' to describe any thrown object, instead of its specific meaning. Mispronouncing it as 'miss-ile' instead of 'miss-uhl'.
How do you pronounce Missile?
US: /["/ˈmɪsl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmɪsaɪl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Missile?
Used in discussions about military technology. May sound formal in casual conversations; suitable in news reports or academic texts, but less so in everyday chats.
What CEFR level is Missile?
"Missile" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.