missing

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪsɪŋ/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A value that is missing.

Verb
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

To fail to hit.

Example Sentences
  • I missed the target.
2 Definition

To fail to achieve or attain.

Example Sentences
  • to miss an opportunity
3 Definition

To avoid; to escape.

Example Sentences
  • The car just missed hitting a passer-by.
4 Definition

To become aware of the loss or absence of; to feel the want or need of, sometimes with regret.

Example Sentences
  • I miss you! Come home soon!
5 Definition

To fail to understand; to have a shortcoming of perception; overlook.

Example Sentences
  • miss the joke
6 Definition

To fail to attend.

Example Sentences
  • Joe missed the meeting this morning.
7 Definition

To be late for something (a means of transportation, a deadline, etc.).

Example Sentences
  • I missed the plane!
8 Definition

To be wanting; to lack something that should be present.

Example Sentences
  • The car is missing essential features.
9 Definition

(said of a card) To fail to help the hand of a player.

Example Sentences
  • Player A: J7. Player B: Q6. Table: 283. The flop missed both players!
10 Definition

To fail to score (a goal).

11 Definition

To go wrong; to err.

12 Definition

To be absent, deficient, or wanting.

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Not able to be located; gone, misplaced.

Synonyms
absent lost
Example Sentences
  • my missing socks
2 Definition

Not present when it (they) should be.

Example Sentences
  • Joe went missing last year.
3 Definition

Of an internal combustion engine: running roughly due to an occasional lack of a spark or other irregular fault.