A2adjective 2K

Missing

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈmɪsɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈmɪsɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Missing

that cannot be found or that is not in its usual place; that has been removed, lost or destroyed

In simple words: Not present or lost.

Missing in a sentence

• She was missing her keys and couldn't find them anywhere.
• The report is missing some important information that we need to complete it.
• He felt missing without his friends around during the vacation.
• I noticed that a few pages are missing from the book I borrowed.
• The dog has been missing for two days, and we are all very worried.

How to use Missing

Use 'missing' to describe something that cannot be found. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid it in highly technical discussions where specific terms are needed.

Grammar pattern

missing + object

Memory hint

Picture a 'miss' at a dart game – you aimed but it’s gone.

Related words

Collocations with Missing

• be
• go
• discover somebody
• completely
• entirely
• totally
• from
• missing in action
• missing, presumed dead
• be
• go
• discover somebody
• completely
• entirely
• totally
• from
• missing in action
• missing, presumed dead
• be
• go
• discover somebody
• completely
• entirely
• totally
• from
• missing in action
• missing, presumed dead
• be
• go
• discover somebody
• completely
• entirely
• totally
• from
• missing in action
• missing, presumed dead

Synonyms for Missing

• lost

Opposites of Missing

• present
• found
• available

Common mistakes with Missing

• 'Missing' used as a noun instead of an adjective.
• Confused with 'missed' in situations involving time.
• 'Missing' used without an object, leading to confusion.

Frequently asked questions about Missing

What does Missing mean?

Not present or lost.

What is the definition of Missing?

that cannot be found or that is not in its usual place; that has been removed, lost or destroyed

How do you use Missing in a sentence?

She was missing her keys and couldn't find them anywhere.

Can you give another example of Missing?

The report is missing some important information that we need to complete it.

What are synonyms for Missing?

Common alternatives include lost.

What is the opposite of Missing?

Opposite meanings include present, found, available.

What words go with Missing?

It commonly pairs with be, go, discover somebody, completely, entirely, totally, from, missing in action, missing, presumed dead, be, go, discover somebody, completely, entirely, totally, from, missing in action, missing, presumed dead, be, go, discover somebody, completely, entirely, totally, from, missing in action, missing, presumed dead, be, go, discover somebody, completely, entirely, totally, from, missing in action, missing, presumed dead.

What are common mistakes when using Missing?

'Missing' used as a noun instead of an adjective. Confused with 'missed' in situations involving time. 'Missing' used without an object, leading to confusion.

How do you pronounce Missing?

US: /["/ˈmɪsɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmɪsɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Missing?

Use 'missing' to describe something that cannot be found. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid it in highly technical discussions where specific terms are needed.

What CEFR level is Missing?

"Missing" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.