Cool MateMeaning of Miss
In simple words: To not catch or hit something.
Miss in a sentence
- I miss my family when I am away from home.
- She felt sad because she missed the bus this morning.
- Don't miss the chance to see this amazing movie!
- He misses playing soccer with his friends.
- If you miss the meeting, you will miss important information.
- She always misses her little brother when he is at school.
- I don't want to miss out on any fun activities while I'm here.
How to use Miss
Use 'miss' when referring to not being able to catch or reach something. It can also refer to feelings, like missing someone. Avoid using it in overly formal situations.
Grammar pattern
miss + object
Memory hint
Think of a dartboard — if you throw a dart and it doesn't hit the target, you 'miss'!
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Collocations with Miss
Synonyms for Miss
Common mistakes with Miss
- 'Miss' is sometimes confused with 'miss out on', which has a different meaning.
- 'Miss' should not be used as a noun unless referring to a title (like 'Miss Smith').
- Learners may use 'miss' instead of 'lose' when discussing something that was once owned.
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Miss in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يفوت
أن لا تتمكن من اللحاق بشيء أو إصابته.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মিস করা
কোনো কিছু ধরতে বা আঘাত করতে ব্যর্থ হওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
verpassen, vermissen
Etwas nicht erwischen oder treffen.
- SpanishEspañol
Perder
No alcanzar o golpear algo.
- Persianفارسی
از دست دادن، دلتنگ شدن
نتوانستن چیزی را بگیر یا به هدف بزنید.
- FrenchFrançais
Miss, Manquer
Ne pas attraper ou toucher quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
चूकणे, याद येणे
किसी चीज़ को पकड़ने या मारने में असफल होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Perdere, Mancare
Non riuscire a prendere o colpire qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Perder, Sentir falta de
Não conseguir pegar ou acertar algo.
- RussianРусский
Miss
Не поймать или не попасть во что-то.
- Urduاردو
miss
کسی یا چیزی کو نہ پکڑ پانا یا نہ پہنچ پانا۔
- Chinese中文
错过
没能抓住或击中某物。
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Frequently asked questions about Miss
What does Miss mean?
To not catch or hit something.
What is the definition of Miss?
to be or arrive too late for something
How do you use Miss in a sentence?
I miss my family when I am away from home.
Can you give another example of Miss?
She felt sad because she missed the bus this morning.
What are synonyms for Miss?
Common alternatives include escape.
What is the opposite of Miss?
Opposite meanings include catch, hit, achieve.
What words go with Miss?
It commonly pairs with completely, barely, just, by, completely, easily, cannot, completely, easily, cannot, completely, easily, cannot.
What are common mistakes when using Miss?
'Miss' is sometimes confused with 'miss out on', which has a different meaning. 'Miss' should not be used as a noun unless referring to a title (like 'Miss Smith'). Learners may use 'miss' instead of 'lose' when discussing something that was once owned.
How do you pronounce Miss?
US: /["/mɪs/","/ˈmɪsɪz/","/mɪst/","/ˈmɪsɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/mɪs/","/ˈmɪsɪz/","/mɪst/","/ˈmɪsɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Miss?
Use 'miss' when referring to not being able to catch or reach something. It can also refer to feelings, like missing someone. Avoid using it in overly formal situations.
What CEFR level is Miss?
"Miss" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.