misses
|miss/es|
B1
/ˈmɪsɪz/
(miss)
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
plural form of 'miss', referring to multiple instances of a failure to hit or achieve something.
The game was full of hits and misses.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45