missed

[mɪst]

missed Definition

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

Antonyms for missed

• hit
• catch
• attend
• participate
• watch
• notice

Phrases with missed

• miss out on something

  fail to take advantage of an opportunity or experience

  Example

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

• be missed

  be noticed as being absent or not present

  Example

  Your presence will be missed at the party.

• miss the boat

  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.'