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Definition 1:
To fail to hit, catch, reach, or get (something) + obj no obj .
Examples:
miss a target
He swung and missed the ball completely.
The shot missed the goal by inches.
miss a putt
They (just/barely) missed the deadline.
The team missed the play-offs last year. [=the team failed to qualify for the play-offs]
The batter swung and missed.
She took three shots and missed every time.
The shot missed badly.
Definition 2:
To fail to use (something, such as an opportunity) .
Examples:
I would hate to miss this opportunity.
She could have joined us, but she missed her chance.
This opportunity is too good to miss. [=so good that no one would want to fail to use it]
Definition 3:
To fail to do, take, make, or have (something) .
Examples:
The driver was so distracted that he missed the turn. [=he failed to turn when he should have]
They missed a payment on their car loan.
miss a tackle
She missed her medication.
He was in such a hurry that he missed breakfast.
Definition 4:
To be without (something) :to lack (something) used in the phrase be missing see also missing.
Examples:
He was missing one of his front teeth. [=he did not have one of his front teeth; one of his front teeth was missing]
The old house is missing some of its windows.
Definition 5:
To fail to be present for (something) .
Examples:
She missed three days of school when she was sick.
miss a class
He hasn’t missed a day’s work in years.
This is an event you won’t want to miss. = This is an event that is not to be missed. [=that you should experience]
“Are you going to their wedding?” “Yes, I wouldn’t miss it for the world.” [=I would not consider not going; I will definitely go]
Definition 6:
To arrive too late for (something or someone) .
Examples:
He missed his train.
I missed the flight/connection by only a few minutes.
She was delayed in traffic and missed her appointment.
You just missed him—he left five minutes ago.
Definition 7:
To notice or feel the absence of (someone or something) .
Examples:
I’m so glad you’re back. I’ve missed you.
She left quietly, and it was a while before she was missed. [=before anyone noticed that she had left]
We miss our old friends. [=we feel sad because we are not near our old friends]
I miss being home at Christmas. [=I am sad not to be home at Christmas]
You’ll be (sorely/much) missed when you retire.
He misses his wife terribly.
I miss the old neighborhood.
I didn’t miss my bag [=I didn’t notice that my bag was missing] until I got to the car.
Definition 8:
To fail to understand (something) .
Examples:
You missed the main point of the story.
You’re missing my point.
Am I missing something?
She doesn’t miss a thing. [=she understands everything that is being said, that is happening, etc.]
Definition 9:
To fail to hear or learn about (something) .
Examples:
Here’s the latest news, in case you missed it.
I’m sorry, but I missed the first part of what you said.
Definition 10:
To fail to see or notice (something or someone) .
Examples:
It’s a big white building on the corner—you can’t miss it. [=it is impossible not to see/notice it]
As the only woman in the race, she was hard to miss.
Definition 11:
To avoid (something) .
Examples:
Her car skidded off the road and barely missed hitting a telephone pole.
He just missed being seriously hurt. [=he was almost seriously hurt]
Definition 12:
To fail to succeed .
Examples:
With a cast like this, the movie can’t miss. [=it will definitely succeed]
Definition 13:
misfire 1 .
Examples:
The engine missed.
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