26984 words

missed

9 definitions • 23 examples
1
past simple and past participle of
2
to fail to do or experience something, often something planned or expected, or to avoid doing or experiencing something:

Examples:

I missed the start of the class because my bus was late.
Often I miss (= do not eat) breakfast and have an early lunch instead.
You should leave early if you want to miss the rush hour.
[ + -ing verb ] I only just missed being run over by a bus this morning.
3
to arrive too late to get on a bus, train, or aircraft:

Examples:

You'll miss your flight if you don't hurry up.
4
to not go to something:

Examples:

Students who miss a lot of school can find it hard to catch up.
I'm trying to find an excuse for missing the office party.
5
to not see or hear something or someone:

Examples:

I missed the beginning of the show.
Her latest movie is too good to miss (= it certainly should be seen).
I was sorry I missed you at Pat's party - I must have arrived after you left.
6
to not notice someone or something:

Examples:

You don't miss much, do you? Nobody else noticed that mistake.
My office is first on the right with a bright red door. You can't miss it (= it is very easy to find).
A big neon sign has been put up where nobody can miss it.
A golden eagle is so large and distinctive that no birdwatcher, however inexperienced, could possibly miss it.
7
to feel sad that a person or thing is not present:

Examples:

I really missed her when she went away.
She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
I still miss my old car.
What did you miss most about home when you were living in France?
[ + -ing verb ] I haven't missed smoking like I expected to.
8
to fail to hit something, or to avoid hitting something:

Examples:

The bullet missed his heart by a couple of centimetres.
I swerved to avoid the other car and only just missed a tree.
He threw a book at me, but he/it missed.
9
to notice that something is lost or absent:

Examples:

He didn't miss his wallet until the waiter brought the bill.

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