miss · v
miss (FAIL TO DO)
B2 to fail to do something at the correct time or to be too late to do something or see something or someone
Dictionary examples:
Helen? I'm sorry, you just missed her. (7.6)
I wanted to see that movie but I missed it. (13.6)
miss (NOT HIT)
B2 to not hit or catch something as you intended
Dictionary examples:
It should have been such an easy goal and he missed. (21.9)
He threw a book at me, but it missed. (23.3)
The bullet missed his heart by a couple of centimeters. (33.1)
miss the boat
C2 to be too late to do or get something
Dictionary examples:
I'm afraid you've missed the boat. The concert tickets have sold out. (18.3)
miss (NOT GO)
A2 to not go to something
Dictionary examples:
He missed work because his cat hid his shoes. (0.0)
I missed the bus because I was chasing a runaway taco. (0.0)
She missed class to have a staring contest with her mirror. (0.0)
I missed my class this morning. (7.8)
He missed the office party. (10.5)
You'll fall behind in your studies if you keep missing school. (31.7)
miss (TOO LATE)
A2 to arrive too late to get on a bus, train, aircraft, etc.
Dictionary examples:
I missed the bus because my cat ate my shoes. (0.0)
He missed his flight because he was chasing a runaway taco. (0.0)
Don't miss the bus! Your pillow can't drive you to school. (0.0)
You'll miss your train if you don't hurry up. (28.2)
miss (AVOID)
B1 to avoid doing or experiencing something
Dictionary examples:
To miss homework, I told my teacher my dog ate my computer. (0.0)
I missed my dentist appointment by setting all my clocks backwards. (0.0)
I tried to miss the rain by running, but I'm not faster. (0.0)
You should leave early if you want to miss the rush hour. (36.9)
miss (NOT SEE/HEAR)
B1 to not see or hear something
Dictionary examples:
I missed the cat sleeping on my keyboard. Now my password is 'meow123'! (0.0)
He missed the 'Push' sign on the door. Now he's best friends with the glass! (0.0)
I missed the 'Wet Paint' sign and sat down. Now my pants are art! (0.0)
We missed the first five minutes of the movie. (12.8)
My office is first on the right with a bright red door. You can't miss it. (19.8)
Sorry, I missed that, could you repeat it please? (33.1)
miss (FEEL SAD)
A2 to feel sad about someone that you do not see now or something that you do not have or do now
Dictionary examples:
He missed his wallet. It was in his other hand! (0.0)
I miss my homework. Just kidding, I don't! (0.0)
I miss school. Said no student ever! (0.0)
I really miss cycling. (16.9)
I really missed her when she went away. (18.7)
I still miss my old car. (21.1)
She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. (28.3)
What did you miss most about England when you were living in France? (31.7)
miss a chance/opportunity
B1 to not use an opportunity to do something
Dictionary examples:
He missed the opportunity to get a raise because he was playing video games at work. (0.0)
He missed his chance to become famous by forgetting to turn on his microphone. (0.0)
I missed the chance to eat free pizza because I was busy tying my shoelaces. (0.0)
You can't afford to miss a chance like this. (32.9)