Meaning of the word missed in English

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

missed

US /mɪst/
UK /mɪst/

Verb

1.

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

Example:
He swung the bat and missed the ball.
I missed the bus this morning.
2.

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

Example:
I really missed you when you were away.
She still missed her old home.

Adjective

not present or included when expected or needed

Example:
Several pages were missed from the report.
The opportunity was too good to be missed.