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misses

Pronunciation: [ˈmɪsɪz]

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Learn how to use misses in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “absence”

(verb) to fail to see, hear, or reach something. It can happen when you want to be somewhere, but you don't get there in time, or when you wanted to catch something but didn't.

Example

She misses her bus every morning because she wakes up late.

Example

He didn't miss the bus this time; he arrived early.

Example

What do you usually do when you miss the bus?

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to feel sad because someone is not present. This often happens when you think about someone you care about who is away or has gone for good.

Example

I really miss my grandparents since they moved to another country.

Example

She doesn't miss her old school because she is happy in her new one.

Example

Do you miss your friends during the summer break?

Context: “failure”

(noun) a failure to hit, reach, or catch something that you were aiming for. Like when you throw a ball and it doesn't reach the target.

Example

The player made a miss, but he tried again and scored on the next shot.

Example

There were no misses in the game, as every shot found the target.

Example

How many misses did the team have during the last match?

How to pronounce misses

Pronunciation: [ˈmɪsɪz]

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