Definitions
Missed is the past tense of the verb 'miss', which means to fail to hit, catch, or reach something.
Example
He missed the target with his arrow.
Example
I missed the bus this morning and had to walk to work.
Mist is a noun that refers to a thin fog produced by very small drops of water in the air, making it difficult to see things clearly.
Example
The mist was so thick that I could hardly see my hand in front of my face.
Example
The early morning mist made the park look magical.
Midst is a noun that refers to the middle part of something, especially when it is surrounded by other things.
Example
In the midst of the storm, the power went out.
Example
She found herself in the midst of a heated argument between her friends.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between missed, mist, and midst, you can associate missed with failure to hit or catch something. - Mist can be linked with 'fog' or 'haze', while midst can be associated with 'middle' or 'center'.
Remember this!
Remember, missed means to fail to hit or catch something, mist refers to a thin fog, and midst refers to the middle part of something.
