Word MISS: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

miss

🇺🇸 [mɪs]

Meanings

To fail to catch or make contact with something or someone, often resulting in a feeling of loss or absence. Missing someone can evoke a sense of longing, especially when apart from loved ones.

Examples

• He missed the train by a few minutes.
• I miss my family when I travel.
• She didn’t want to miss the concert.

Synonyms

fail • lose • overlook

Antonyms

catch • attend • meet