miss (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: mɪs

Definition

To fail to hit, catch, or reach something.

Examples

• The shot just missed the goal.

• He missed the bus this morning.

• She missed the target with her arrow.

How to Use miss

miss out on (phrasal verb)

To not have the chance to do something good or enjoyable. — "You'll miss out on the fun if you don't come."

miss by (prepositional phrase)

To fail to hit or reach something by a small amount. — "The bullet missed him by an inch."

Synonyms of miss

Words with a similar meaning to miss:

• fail to hit
• fail to catch
• overlook
• regret the absence of

Antonyms of miss

Words with the opposite meaning to miss:

• hit
• catch
• achieve

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