Miss Definition
miss
noun
- a young woman; "a young lady of 18"
- a failure to hit (or meet or find etc)
- a form of address for an unmarried woman
verb
- fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind; "I missed that remark"; "She missed his point"; "We lost part of what he said"
- feel or suffer from the lack of; "He misses his mother"
- fail to attend an event or activity; "I missed the concert"; "He missed school for a week"
- leave undone or leave out; "How could I miss that typo?"; "The workers on the conveyor belt miss one out of ten"
- fail to reach or get to; "She missed her train"
- be without; "This soup lacks salt"; "There is something missing in my jewelry box!"
- fail to reach; "The arrow missed the target"
- be absent; "The child had been missing for a week"
- fail to experience; "Fortunately, I missed the hurricane"
"Miss" in song lyrics
See how miss is used in real songs:
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"Straight flaming, need a hoe that ain't miss"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Clocka, Lighter Shade, Othorized F.A.M. — New York -
"I don't stop, can't quit, got a hit never miss"
The 49ers — What Ya Got -
"I break it up like this got a hit and never miss"
The 49ers — What Ya Got
Words that rhyme with miss
Usage tips for "miss"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "miss" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for miss to find words that pair well.