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Definition miss in British English

miss verb

verb
/mɪs/
1

to fail to hit or reach something that you aim at

Example

The plane missed the runway in the rain.

Example

He aimed a kick at it and missed.

Synonyms and related words
mess up blunder slip up
1.1

to fail to catch something that is being thrown or given to you

Example

I tried to catch the ball but missed.

Synonyms and related words
go tits-up fail founder
2

to fail to be present for something, or to not be in a place when someone else is there

Example

We were late and missed the first part of the concert.

Example

I had to miss a week of school.

Example

We must have missed each other by about an hour.

Example

I wouldn't miss the annual Christmas party for the world.

Synonyms and related words
bother abstain neglect
3

to be too late for a train, bus etc

Example

I've got a meeting and I don't want to miss the train.

Example

If you don't go now you'll miss the post.

Synonyms and related words
aboard afloat aisle seat
4

to fail to notice or understand something

Example

I missed most of what she said.

Example

He caught most of the mistakes but missed a few.

Example

Sue had missed the point entirely.

Example

The house is next to the station - you can't miss it.

Synonyms and related words
misunderstand mistake misinterpret
5

to fail to take advantage of an opportunity

Example

She realized she had missed an opportunity to speak to Brian.

Example

He seemed unaware of the great chance that he had missed.

Synonyms and related words
miss lose out pass up
6

to escape something that is unpleasant or uncomfortable

Example

If I leave at eight, I miss the traffic.

Example

The accused man narrowly missed a prison sentence.

Synonyms and related words
escape retreat skate over/around
7

to feel sad about someone because they are not with you any more

Example

He was a tower of strength, and we miss him enormously.

Synonyms and related words
regret grieve pine
7.1

to wish you still had something or could still do something

Example

I'm missing our lunchtime drinks on Friday.

Example

We miss watching her ride her horse.

Synonyms and related words
lack deprived want for nothing
8

to notice that you do not have something any more

Example

She only missed the purse when she got home.

Synonyms and related words
notice recognize observe
9

if an engine misses, it fails to burn the fuel and loses power

Synonyms and related words
backfire burn up come to life
10

if a woman misses her monthly period, it does not happen

Synonyms and related words
amenorrhoea biological clock the change of life
Definition miss in British English