Meaning of the word missing in English

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

missing

US /ˈmɪs.ɪŋ/

UK /ˈmɪs.ɪŋ/

not able to be found because it is not in its usual place, or because it has been lost

Example:

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My keys are missing.

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A page was missing from the book.

Synonym:

lost absent gone

Antonym:

found present

feeling sad because you are no longer with someone or something that you love

Example:

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I'm really missing my family.

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She's still missing her old dog.

Synonym:

longing yearning nostalgic

Antonym:

present found