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Miss for Dummies

verb

pronunciation: mɪs

What does Miss really mean?

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Hey there! So, "miss" can have a couple of different meanings. Let's break it down. First off, "miss" can be a polite way to address a woman whose name you don't know, similar to saying "Mrs." for a married woman or "Ms." for a woman whose marital status is unknown. So, if you don't know a lady's name, you can use "miss" to be respectful when talking to her. Now, the word "miss" can also indicate that something has been overlooked or not hit the target. For example, if you throw a ball and it doesn't reach the hoop, you could say, "I missed." It's kind of like saying you didn't quite achieve your goal or reach your intended target. So, "miss" can be used to show politeness towards a woman or to describe not hitting the mark. Got it?!


Revised and Fact checked by Lily Wilson on 2023-11-15 04:43:35

Miss In a sentece

Learn how to use Miss inside a sentece

  • I will miss my friend when she moves to another city.
  • Don't forget to call your teacher if you are going to miss a class.
  • I missed the bus this morning and had to walk to school.
  • We will miss having our dog around when we go on vacation.
  • If you don't pay attention, you will miss the important information in the lesson.