miss
When used as a title for an unmarried woman, "Miss" is always capitalized. It is typically followed by the person's last name or full name. In the context of feeling sadness due to someone's absence, "miss" is an emotional verb and is commonly used with words like "really" or "deeply" for emphasis. Be careful with the phrase "near miss." While it sounds like a failure, in safety contexts, it actually describes a situation where an accident almost happened but was avoided.
💬Casual Conversation
Did you miss your appointment with the advisor? I'm seeing red.
I totally blanked. Adulting is honestly a scam.
Meanings
To fail to hit, reach, or come into contact with someone or something.
"The archer managed to miss the target by a few inches."
To feel distress or sadness at the absence of someone or something.
"I really miss my family when I am traveling for work."
To fail to attend, catch, or notice something.
"If you leave now, you will miss the start of the movie."
An act of failing to hit or reach a target.
"It was a near miss, but the car avoided the pedestrian."