Cool MateMeaning of Went missing
Disappeared and is unable to be located or found.
In simple words: disappeared and cannot be found
Went missing in a sentence
- The dog went missing during the storm last night.
- Hundreds of people went missing after the earthquake.
- She reported her phone went missing at the party.
- They are searching for the boy who went missing in the woods.
- There are still many cases of persons who went missing in the war.
How to use Went missing
Use this phrase when someone or something is lost, often in a serious context. It's neutral and suitable for news or casual conversations about loss.
Grammar pattern
went missing + subject
Memory hint
Imagine a person going away and leaving no trace behind - they 'went missing'.
Related words
Collocations with Went missing
- went missing for days
- went missing without a trace
- have gone missing
- someone went missing
- report went missing
Common mistakes with Went missing
- Using 'gone missing' incorrectly instead of 'went missing'
- Confusing 'missing' with 'lost' in informal contexts
- Forgetting to indicate the subject that went missing
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Frequently asked questions about "Went missing"
What does "Went missing" mean?
disappeared and cannot be found
What is the definition of "Went missing"?
Disappeared and is unable to be located or found.
How do you use "Went missing" in a sentence?
The dog went missing during the storm last night.
Can you give another example of "Went missing"?
Hundreds of people went missing after the earthquake.
What are synonyms for "Went missing"?
Common alternatives include vanished, disappeared, lost, unaccounted for, absent.
What words go with "Went missing"?
It commonly pairs with went missing for days, went missing without a trace, have gone missing, someone went missing, report went missing.
What are common mistakes when using "Went missing"?
Using 'gone missing' incorrectly instead of 'went missing' Confusing 'missing' with 'lost' in informal contexts Forgetting to indicate the subject that went missing
How do you pronounce "Went missing"?
US: //wɛnt ˈmɪsɪŋ//, UK: //wɛnt ˈmɪsɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use "Went missing"?
Use this phrase when someone or something is lost, often in a serious context. It's neutral and suitable for news or casual conversations about loss.