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Definition missing in American English

missing adjective

adjective
/ˈmɪsɪŋ/
1

if someone or something is missing, they are not where they should be and you do not know where they are

Example

We need to look to see if anything is missing.

Example

The key was missing from its usual place.

Example

Police are asking for a detailed account of the missing money.

Example

The family posted notices about the missing dog.

Example

The young woman's boyfriend had already reported her missing.

Example

Important items of equipment have mysteriously gone missing.

Example

An inmate is reported to have gone missing.

Synonyms and related words
absent lacking missing
1.1

if something is missing, it is not in its usual place because it has been removed

Example

Two of his front teeth were missing.

Synonyms and related words
absent lacking missing
1.2

if someone or something is missing, they are not included in something although you would expect them to be there

Example

Candidates' names were missing from ballot papers.

Synonyms and related words
absent lacking missing
1.3

if someone is missing, they cannot be found after a battle or accident but are not known to be dead or taken prisoner

Example

Ten soldiers are still missing.

Example

Over 8,000 American soldiers are listed as missing in action.

Example

The army report said his friend was missing, presumed dead.

Synonyms and related words
active duty active service aggressor
Definition missing in American English