What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lacked
Example
The recipe lacked salt, so I added some. [lacked: past tense]
Example
The team lacked experience, which made it difficult to compete. [lacked: verb]
miss
Example
I missed the ball and it hit me in the face. [missed: past tense]
Example
I miss my family back home. [miss: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Miss is more commonly used than lacked in everyday language. Miss is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts, while lacked is more specific and less common.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between lacked and miss?
Both miss and lacked are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
