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How to pronounce miss
Say it like this: /mɪs/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does miss mean?
verbTo fail to hit, catch, grasp, etc.
“I tried to kick the ball, but missed.”
To avoid hitting.
“The driver swerved and just managed to miss the chicken crossing the road.”
To fail to achieve or attain.
“The company missed all its sales targets.”
nounA failure to physically hit.
“In eight shots at the target he had six misses.”
A failure to obtain or accomplish something; a failure to succeed.
“Your answer isn't exactly right, but it's a very close miss.”
An act of avoidance (usually used with the verb give).
“I think I’ll give the meeting a miss.”
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