miss1

verb

• 1fail to hit, reach, or come into contact with (something aimed at):a laser-guided bomb had missed its target [no object]:he was given two free throws, but missed both times
• pass by without touching; chance not to hit:a piece of shrapnel missed him by inches
• fail to catch (something thrown or dropped).
• be too late to catch (a passenger vehicle, etc.):we’ll miss the train if he doesn’t hurry
• fail to notice, hear, or understand:the villa is impossible to miss—it’s right by the road
• fail to attend, participate in, or watch (something one is expected to do or habitually does):teachers were supposed to report those students who missed class that day
• fail to see or have a meeting with (someone):“Potter’s been here this morning?” “You’ve just missed him.”
• not be able to experience or fail to take advantage of (an opportunity or chance):don’t miss the chance to visit the breathtaking Dolomites [no object]:he failed to recover from a leg injury and missed out on a trip to Barcelona
• avoid; escape:smart Christmas shoppers go out early to miss the crowds
• fail to include (someone or something); omit:if we miss a few things in the first draft, we can add them later
• (of a woman) fail to have (a monthly period).
• [no object] (of an engine or motor vehicle) undergo failure of ignition in one or more cylinders.

• 2notice the loss or absence of:he’s rich—he won’t miss the money she slipped away when she thought she wouldn’t be missed
• feel regret or sadness at no longer being able to enjoy the presence of:she misses all her old friends
• feel regret or sadness at no longer being able to go to, do, or have:I still miss France and I wish I could go back

noun

• a failure to hit, catch, or reach something:Elster’s stunning catch in the third inning made up for his dreadful miss in the first
• a failure, especially an unsuccessful movie, television show, recording, etc.:audiences will decide whether Brando’s latest flick is a hit or a miss