Meaning of the word miss in English

What does miss mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

miss

US /mɪs/

UK /mɪs/

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

Example:

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He swung the bat and missed the ball.

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I missed the bus by a minute.

Antonym:

hit catch reach make

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

Example:

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I really miss my family when I'm away.

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She still misses her old dog.

Antonym:

have possess be with

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

Example:

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Miss Jane Smith will be giving the presentation.

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Excuse me, Miss, you dropped your scarf.

Antonym:

Mrs. Ms. Mr. Sir