missed (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: mɪst

Definition

Failed to hit, catch, or reach something.

Examples

• The sniper missed his target.

• She missed the ball and struck out.

• He missed the train by two minutes.

How to Use missed

miss out on (phrasal verb)

Fail to get or take part in something desirable. — "She missed out on the promotion because she was sick."

miss by (prepositional phrase)

To fail to hit, catch, or reach something by a specific margin. — "He missed the goal by inches."

Synonyms of missed

Words with a similar meaning to missed:

• lose
• fail
• overlook
• regret

Antonyms of missed

Words with the opposite meaning to missed:

• hit
• caught
• reached

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