Missed

Pronunciation: /mɪst/

Definitions of missed

verb an action word that indicates a state of being or an action performed

Example Sentences

A1 I missed the bus this morning.

A2 She missed her flight because of traffic.

B1 They missed the deadline for submitting their assignment.

B2 He missed the opportunity to invest in the company.

C1 The detective missed a crucial piece of evidence during the investigation.

C2 Despite her best efforts, she missed achieving her goal by just a few points.

Examples of missed in a Sentence

formal I apologize for the missed deadline on the project report.

informal I can't believe I missed the bus again!

slang I totally missed out on the concert last night.

figurative She missed the subtle hints he was dropping about his feelings for her.

Grammatical Forms of missed

• past tense: missed
• plural: misses
• comparative: more missed
• superlative: most missed
• present tense: miss
• future tense: will miss
• perfect tense: have missed
• continuous tense: is missing
• singular: miss
• positive degree: miss
• infinitive: to miss
• gerund: missing
• participle: missed

Origin and Evolution of missed

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'missed' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'missan' meaning to fail or go wrong.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'missed' has evolved to also mean the act of not hitting or reaching something, as well as the feeling of longing for someone or something that is absent.