miss

Definitioner

1. Udsagnsord

   To fail to hit, catch or touch something.

   Eksempler

   • I fired at the target, but I missed.
   • I tried to kick the ball, but missed.
2. Udsagnsord

   To pass close to something without hitting it.

   Eksempler

   • The driver swerved and just missed the chicken crossing the road.
   • She missed the hole in the road by inches.
3. Udsagnsord

   To fail to reach or get something you want.

   Eksempler

   • The company missed all its sales targets.
   • He missed the chance to win the prize.
4. Udsagnsord

   To not go to or take part in something.

   Eksempler

   • Joe missed the meeting this morning.
   • I missed the first half of the game.
5. Udsagnsord

   To escape something bad by a small amount.

   Eksempler

   • The car just missed hitting a person on the road.
   • We missed the storm by leaving early.
6. Udsagnsord

   To feel sad because someone or something is not with you.

   Eksempler

   • I miss you! Come home soon.
   • I miss going for walks along the beach.
7. Udsagnsord

   To not understand something.

   Eksempler

   • He missed the point of her argument.
   • Some people missed the joke.
   ≠catch
8. Udsagnsord

   To not see or notice something.

   Eksempler

   • I'm reading my notes again to see if I missed anything.
   • She missed the typo on the first page.
9. Udsagnsord

   To arrive too late for a bus, train or person.

   Eksempler

   • I missed the plane this morning.
   • You just missed her. She left a few minutes ago.
10. Udsagnsord

    To not have something that should be there.

    Eksempler

    • The car is missing some important parts.
    • This puzzle is missing several pieces.