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Missing Definition & Meaning

1. Not present or accounted for; absent.

Example: "the missing book was finally found under the couch."

2. Lacking or needing something; deficient.

Example: "the recipe was missing a key ingredient."

3. Failing to hit or reach a target.

Example: "the basketball player kept missing the hoop."

4. Feeling a sense of loss or longing for someone or something that is not there.

Example: "she couldn't shake the feeling of missing her old home."

5. Failing to understand or comprehend something.

Example: "i'm missing the point of this argument."

Examples of the word missing used in sentences.

  • I am missing my mother's cooking, it is the best in the world.
  • The cat is missing, we have been looking for her all day.
  • I am missing my keys, I cannot find them anywhere.
  • The train is missing, we will have to take another one.
  • My brother is missing his phone, he left it at the park.
  • The teacher noticed that one of the students was missing from class.
  • He couldn't find his keys and was worried they were missing.
  • The detective investigated the case of the missing painting.
  • She went to the store and realized she was missing her wallet.
  • I am missing my family and friends who live far away.
  • The police are searching for a missing child in the area.
  • I am missing my family while being away for work.
  • I can't seem to find the missing piece of this puzzle.
  • The company is missing a key member of their team, causing delays.
  • She realized she was missing her phone and went back to look for it.
  • Despite searching all day, the hiker was still missing in the vast wilderness.
  • The parents were distraught about their missing child and prayed for her safe return.
  • The police were notified about the missing documents from the office safe.
  • The archaeologist was excited about the discovery of a missing piece of the ancient artifact.
  • The teacher noticed the missing homework from the student's folder and reminded him to turn it in.
  • My heart sank when I realized that I left my keys at home and was missing a meeting with an important client.
  • As an experienced hiker, she was always prepared but this time she realized too late that she was missing a crucial item - her map.
  • The family was devastated when they learned that their beloved pet had gone missing and began scouring the area to find him.
  • He couldn't help feeling a sense of emptiness when he realized that he was missing out on his childhood due to his strict upbringing.
  • Despite searching for hours, the detectives were still missing a crucial piece of evidence that would help solve the case.
  • The missing piece of evidence in the case ultimately led to the suspect's acquittal.
  • The hiker's family reported him missing after he failed to return from his weekend trip.
  • Despite being rich and successful, he felt a constant sense of missing something in his life.
  • The missing ingredient in the recipe was the reason her cake turned out flat.
  • She couldn't help but feel a twinge of missing her family as she walked through the airport alone.
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