Misses

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsəz/

Misses (verb)

  1. To not hit or reach something you aimed for.
  2. To feel sad because someone or something is not present.
  3. To not see or hear something that happened.

Examples

  • He misses the target every time.
  • She misses the ball during practice.

Common collocations: miss the target, miss the mark, miss someone, miss home, miss the point

Misses (noun)

  1. A title used for unmarried women.

Examples

  • The group of misses gathered for lunch.
  • The event was attended by several misses.

Synonyms of Misses

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Misses

  • — achieving a target
  • — locating something