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to miss
01
to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.
Transitive: to miss a means of public transportation
Example
I got lost on my way to the airport and I 'm going to miss my flight.
I missed my flight because I arrived at the airport too late.
02
to not hit or touch what was aimed at
Transitive: to miss a target
Example
Despite careful aim, the archer missed the target by inches.
The fighter pilot narrowly missed the enemy aircraft during the intense dogfight.
03
to feel sad because we no longer can see someone or do something
Transitive: to miss sb/sth
Example
She missed her childhood home after moving to a new city.
He missed his best friend who had moved away to another country.
3.1
to be without something or not have it
Transitive: to miss sb/sth
Example
She missed her phone the moment she sat down in the car.
He is missing his keys, so he ca n't get into the house.
04
to not notice, hear, or understand something
Transitive: to miss sth
Example
She missed the details in the email because she was rushing.
I missed the sound of the phone ringing because I was in the shower.
4.1
to lose the chance to experience or have something
Transitive: to miss an opportunity
Example
She missed the chance to speak at the conference.
He missed the opportunity to invest in the project early.
05
to not go to or be present at an event or activity
Transitive: to miss an event
Example
I missed the wedding because I was out of town.
They missed the concert because they could n't get tickets in time.
06
to fail to do something, or to omit or overlook something that should have been done
Transitive: to miss sth
Example
I missed the last question on the test because I did n’t read it carefully.
He missed an important detail in the report, which led to a misunderstanding.
Miss
01
a girl or young woman
Old useExample
Congratulations, Miss, you've won the first prize in the contest.
Excuse me, Miss, you're sitting in my seat.
02
a formal title for an unmarried woman
Example
Miss Johnson greeted the guests with a warm smile as they arrived at the party.
Excuse me, Miss Smith, do you have a moment to answer a few questions?
03
a failure to hit (or meet or find etc)
