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misses

23 definitions • 43 examples
1
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.
2
to arrive too late to get on a bus, train, or aircraft:

Examples:

You'll miss your flight if you don't hurry up.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.
7
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.
8
to notice that something is lost or absent:

Examples:

He didn't miss his wallet until the waiter brought the bill.
9
an occasion when something or someone fails to hit something or avoids hitting something:

Examples:

Well done! You scored eight hits and only two misses.
10
to avoid or not do something:

Examples:

We usually go to France in the summer, but we've decided to give it a miss this year.
11
a girl or young woman, especially one who behaves rudely or shows no respect:

Examples:

You're a cheeky little miss! Apologize at once.
12
a title used before the family name or full name of a single woman who has no other title:

Examples:

Dr White will see you now, Miss Carter.
Miss Helena Lewis
13
used as a form of address for a girl or young woman:

Examples:

Excuse me, Miss, you dropped this.
14
sometimes used by children to address or refer to teachers who are women:

Examples:

Can I go to the toilet, Miss?
15
a title given to a woman who wins a beauty contest, combined with the name of the place that she represents:

Examples:

Miss India/UK
the Miss World contest
16
to fail to hit or to avoid hitting something:

Examples:

[ T ] The plane narrowly missed power lines as it landed.
[ I ] He threw a snowball at me, but he missed.
17
to fail to do, see, or experience something, esp. something planned or expected when it is available:

Examples:

I wanted to see that movie, but I missed it.
If you don’t hurry you’ll miss your plane (= fail to get on it before it leaves).
You should leave early if you want to miss rush hour (= avoid it).
18
to feel sad because you cannot see a person or place or do something:

Examples:

Luis says he misses Puerto Rico very much.
19
to notice that something is lost or absent:

Examples:

He didn’t miss his wallet until the waiter brought the check.
20
a failure to hit, catch, do, see, or experience something:

Examples:

Scurry blocked eight shots and caused misses on numerous others.
21
a title for a girl or a woman who has never been married, used before the family name or full name:

Examples:

Miss Green
22
Miss is also used as a form of address to get the attention of a girl or woman:

Examples:

Hey, Miss, you dropped a glove!
23
A woman who has won a beauty competition is often given the title "Miss" and the name of the place that she represents:

Examples:

Miss Alaska/Miss America

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