Synonyms for miss

Synonyms for (noun) miss

Synonyms: Miss

Definition: a form of address for an unmarried woman

Similar words: form of address, title, title of respect

Definition: an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'

Usage: the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal title


Synonyms: misfire, miss

Definition: a failure to hit (or meet or find etc)

Similar words: failure

Definition: an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose

Usage: the surprise party was a complete failure


Synonyms: girl, fille, miss, missy, young woman, young lady

Definition: a young woman

Usage: a young lady of 18

Similar words: woman, adult female

Definition: an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

Usage: the woman kept house while the man hunted


Synonyms for (verb) miss

Synonyms: escape, miss

Definition: fail to experience

Usage: Fortunately, I missed the hurricane

Similar words: avoid

Definition: stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

Usage: Her former friends now avoid her


Synonyms: miss

Definition: feel or suffer from the lack of

Usage: He misses his mother

Similar words: desire, want

Definition: feel or have a desire for; want strongly

Usage: I want to go home now; I want my own room


Synonyms: miss

Definition: fail to reach or get to

Usage: She missed her train

Similar words: fail, miscarry, go wrong

Definition: be unsuccessful

Usage: Where do today's public schools fail?; The attempt to rescue the hostages failed miserably


Synonyms: miss

Definition: fail to attend an event or activity

Usage: I missed the concert; He missed school for a week

Similar words: fail, neglect

Definition: fail to do something; leave something undone

Usage: She failed to notice that her child was no longer in his crib; The secretary failed to call the customer and the company lost the account


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