miss

US /mɪs/
UK /mɪs/
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1.

fail to hit, reach, or catch (an object or target)

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He swung the bat and missed the ball.
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I missed the bus by a minute.
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hitcatchreachmake
2.

feel the absence of (a person, animal, or thing) with regret or sadness

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I really miss my family when I'm away.
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She still misses her old dog.
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havepossessbe with
1.

a title used before the name of an unmarried woman or girl

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Miss Jane Smith will be giving the presentation.
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Excuse me, Miss, you dropped your scarf.
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Mrs.Ms.Mr.Sir
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missingmiss outmiss the boatgive something a miss