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miss
To miss has many meanings, often connected with failing to do something.
- He threw the ball at the target, but it missed.
( = he failed to hit it) - I arrived late, and missed the start of the meeting.
( = I failed to be present) - I'm sorry, I missed what you said.
( = I failed to hear) - The cinema is the first on the left. You can't miss it.
( = can't fail to see) - I really should have accepted the job. I missed my chance.
( = I failed to take the opportunity) - She left early to miss the traffic.
( = to avoid) - There are two pens missing. Have you seen them?
( = absent/not present) - I miss you very much. Please come home.
( = feel regret or sadness because someone is absent)
- miss out
I've missed out the third paragraph because it's not important.
( = not included)
If you don't do it, you'll feel you've missed out.
( = missed an opportunity)
Don't miss out on our latest computer offer.
( = miss the opportunity)
- You've missed the point.
( = You've misunderstood my argument) - She missed the boat.
( = She was too slow to take advantage of an opportunity) - She doesn't miss much.
( = She is quick to understand what is happening)
- Don't worry. You haven't missed much.
( = Nothing interesting has happened)
- She doesn't miss a trick.
( = She is very quick and sharp)
- It was too good to miss.
( = It was too interesting or cheap to say no to)
- I wouldn't miss it for the world.
( = I really want to do it/go there)
- I'm tired. I think I'll give the gym a miss tonight.
( = I won't go on this occasion)
- lose
- fail
- avoid
- regret
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