amiss
|a/miss|
B2
/əˈmɪs/
not right
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amiss' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'amis', where 'a-' meant 'in' and 'mis' meant 'wrong'.
Historical Evolution
'amis' transformed into the modern English word 'amiss'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in a wrong way', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Something seems amiss with the plan.
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Adverb 1
in a mistaken or inappropriate way.
He took my words amiss.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42