DictBridge Dictionary

missing Definition and Meaning in English (missing definition)

adjective
Synonyms:lostabsentgone
Quick Answer • Definition

Missing definition: Describes someone or something that is not in its expected place or cannot be located.

Definitions of Missing

  1. 1adjective

    Describes someone or something that is not in its expected place or cannot be located.

  2. 2verb

    Refers to the act of failing to make contact with an object or target, or to be absent from an event.

  3. 3verb

    Expresses a feeling of sadness or longing for someone or something that is absent.

Example Sentences

casual

“The missing child was found safe after a long search.”

casual

“He kept missing the target during practice.”

casual

“I am missing my family a lot while I'm abroad.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivemiss
third person singularmisses
past tensemissed
agent nounmisser

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

go missingphrasal_verb

To disappear, especially without explanation.

missing in actionexpression

A military term for a soldier whose whereabouts are unknown after a battle.

missing linkcollocation

A hypothetical intermediate form in the evolution of an organism.

Frequently Asked Questions: Missing in English

What is the meaning of Missing in English?▼
Missing definition: Describes someone or something that is not in its expected place or cannot be located.
How do you translate 'Missing' to English?▼
'Missing' translates to 'missing' in English. Missing definition: Describes someone or something that is not in its expected place or cannot be located.
How do you pronounce 'Missing' and 'missing'?▼
Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Missing' and native English audio speech for 'missing' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

Related Vocabulary in English

All Words →

Explore contextually related English vocabulary with verified English meanings, pronunciations, and sentence usages:

matchmatchmmmamamadmadmademademakemakemakesmakesmakingmakingmanmanmanymanymarriedmarriedmarrymarry