Miss ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Miss ( verb )

1. To fail to hit, reach, or come in contact with (something aimed at).
2. To fail to attend or participate in (something planned or expected).
3. To feel regret or sadness about (something absent or lost).
4. To fail to take advantage of (an opportunity).
5. To fail to understand or notice (something).

Origin:

From middle english misse, from old english missan, from proto-germanic *missijaną.

Examples:

1. She missed the target by inches.
2. I'm sorry, I missed the meeting.
3. He still misses his late wife after all these years.
4. She missed her chance to win the championship.
5. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this amazing place.

(As a noun)

Miss ( noun )

1. To fail to hit, reach, or come in contact with (something aimed at).
2. To fail to attend or participate in (something planned or expected).
3. To feel regret or sadness about (something absent or lost).
4. To fail to take advantage of (an opportunity).
5. To fail to understand or notice (something).

Origin:

From middle english misse, from old english missan, from proto-germanic *missijaną.

Examples:

1. She missed the target by inches.
2. I'm sorry, I missed the meeting.
3. He still misses his late wife after all these years.
4. She missed her chance to win the championship.
5. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this amazing place.