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missed

[mɪst]

missed Definition

  • 1fail to hit, catch, or reach (something aimed at).
  • 2fail to attend, participate in, or watch (something one is expected to do or habitually does).
  • 3notice the loss or absence of.

Using missed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "missed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He missed the target with his arrow.

  • Example

    I missed the meeting because of traffic.

  • Example

    I missed my family when I was away.

  • Example

    She missed her chance to apply for the job.

  • Example

    I missed the deadline for the project.

missed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for missed

  • overlook
  • fail to hit
  • fail to catch
  • fail to reach
  • fail to attend
  • fail to participate
  • fail to watch
  • lose sight of

Phrases with missed

  • fail to take advantage of an opportunity or experience

    Example

    Don't miss out on the chance to see the exhibit.

  • be noticed as being absent or not present

    Example

    Your presence will be missed at the party.

  • miss an opportunity to do something

    Example

    I missed the boat on investing in that company.

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Summary: missed in Brief

The verb 'missed' [mɪst] means to fail to hit, catch, or reach something aimed at, or to fail to attend, participate in, or watch something one is expected to do or habitually does. It can also mean to notice the loss or absence of something. Examples include 'He missed the target with his arrow.' and 'I missed the meeting because of traffic.' Phrases include 'miss out on something,' 'be missed,' and 'miss the boat.'

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