Miss

To fail to hit, catch, reach, or otherwise make contact with something. To fail to attend, be present at, or experience something. To feel sadness or regret about the absence of someone or something. To avoid or escape something unpleasant. To perceive wrongly; to misunderstand. Colloquially, the title used before the surname of a woman or girl who is not married.

Miss meaning with examples

• The archer **missed** the target by a wide margin, sending the arrow harmlessly into the woods. The baseball player **missed** the catch, allowing the opposing team to score a run. The athlete **missed** her jump, suffering a broken ankle in the process. I tried to catch the frisbee, but I **missed**, and it landed in the pool.
• I really **missed** your birthday party last month. I was really sad I couldn't make it. We **missed** our flight because of the traffic jam. She **missed** the crucial clue in the puzzle, leading her to the wrong answer. He **missed** the memo and didn't show up to the meeting, which caused issues.
• She **misses** her childhood home and the friends she left behind. He **misses** the simple days of his youth, without any responsibility. I Miss my dog, who passed away last year. We all Miss her cheerful laugh and infectious enthusiasm at work.
• He **missed** the bullet, dodging it at the last second, escaping danger. The detective **missed** the trap and the killer escaped. She **missed** the harsh criticism by changing the subject. The lawyer skillfully **missed** the courtroom and escaped charges.
• She **missed** his sarcasm and took his words at face value. He **missed** the irony of the situation and thought I was serious. I **missed** the instructions and ended up breaking it. The teacher felt that she **missed** his meaning and did not understand the question.
• Please call me Miss Jones; I am not yet married. Good morning, Miss Smith! Did you finish the assignment? My daughter is in the class with Miss Davis. Miss Lee will take your questions after the presentation.