/m瑟s/

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Meaning

To not catch or hit something; to be sad that someone is not with you.

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Word origin

From Old English missan, meaning to fail to hit or to go wrong.

Origin
Old English
Root
missan

Grammar

Verb typeregular (miss, misses, missed)

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miss: worksheet, infographic and listicle

Free printable study downloads for the English word "miss" (To not catch or hit something; to be sad that someone is not with you.): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.

This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 12: miss, late, nice and 6 more words.