misses

A1 · Beginner

v. to feel sad because someone you love is not there.

v. the third-person singular present indicative of 'miss', expressing the emotional state of longing for an absent person or place.

“She misses her family a lot since she moved to London.”

“Even after several years abroad, he still misses the quiet atmosphere of his hometown during the winter months.”

A2 · Elementary

v. to not go to an event or not see something.

v. the third-person singular present indicative of 'miss', meaning to fail to attend, notice, or perceive something.

“He often misses the bus because he wakes up late.”

“The professor rarely misses a lecture, so his absence today has caused a great deal of confusion among the students.”

B1 · Intermediate Plural noun Formal

n. the plural form of 'Miss', used for more than one young woman or girl.

n. the plural form of the honorific 'Miss', used when addressing or referring to multiple unmarried women.

“The two Misses Smith were invited to the garden party.”

“The invitation was formally addressed to the Misses Thompson, as they were the only members of the family currently residing in the estate.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun American English · Technical

n. a range of clothing sizes for women of average height.

n. a standard range of commercial clothing sizes designed for women of average height and proportions.

“This shop sells dresses in both petites and misses.”

“The retailer decided to expand its misses department to accommodate a wider variety of seasonal styles for the average consumer.”