miss
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/mɪs/
Fail to hit or reach
Etymology
Etymology Information
'miss' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'missan,' where 'miss-' meant 'to fail to hit or reach.'
Historical Evolution
'missan' transformed into the Middle English word 'missen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'miss.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fail to hit or reach,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a failure to hit, catch, or reach something.
The shot was a miss.
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Verb 1
to fail to hit, reach, or come into contact with something.
He threw the ball but missed the target.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35