Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misses
verb/noun
/ˈmɪsɪz/
Definition
The plural form of ‘miss’, which means to fail to hit, reach, or come into contact with something.
Examples
- She misses the bus every morning.
- He has many misses in his attempts to solve the puzzle.
- The team recorded several misses during the game.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘misses’ can refer to instances when someone fails to notice or take advantage of something.
Synonyms
- fails
- overlooks
- forgets
- neglects
