Compilation of the most common collocations with Miss

In this article, PREP will share the concept and a comprehensive list of the most common collocations with Miss. Take a look!

 

I. What is Miss?

In English, Miss is pronounced as /mɪs/ and functions as both a verb and a noun.

• Miss acts as a verb, meaning: to fail to do or experience something, often something planned or expected, or to avoid doing or experiencing something; to arrive too late to get on a bus, train, or aircraft; to not see or hear something or someone; to feel sad that a person or thing is not present; to fail to hit something, or to avoid hitting something; to notice that something is lost or absent. For example:

  • I missed the start of the class because my bus was late.

  • I really missed Jennie when she went away. 

• Miss acts as a noun, meaning: an occasion when something or someone fails to hit something or avoids hitting something; a title used before the family name or full name of a single woman who has no other title. For example:

  • Well done! You scored eight hits and only two misses. 

  • Dr White will see you now, Miss Carter. 

II. Compilation of the most common collocations with Miss

Here is a list of the most common collocations with Miss that PREP has compiled. Take a look!

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III. Exercises on collocations with Miss

To better understand the meanings of collocations with Miss, let's complete the exercise section below!

1. Exercise: Choose the correct answer

1. What does it mean to "miss a payment"?

A) To make a payment on time

B) To forget to make a payment

C) To delay making a payment

2. Which phrase describes failing to understand a key aspect?

A) Miss a point

B) Miss a put

C) Miss a season

3. In golf, what does it mean to "miss a put"?

A) To successfully hit the ball into the hole

B) To fail to hit the ball into the hole

C) To hit the ball out of bounds

4. What does it mean to "miss a season" in sports?

A) To win a championship

B) To skip a year of competition

C) To participate in all games of a season

5. When someone fails to achieve their objective, they __________.

A) Miss a point

B) Miss a target

C) Miss a season

2. Answer

PREP hopes that after reading the theory section and completing the practice exercises, you now have a better understanding of the concept and usage of collocations with Miss. Mastering these collocations can significantly enhance your English proficiency and communication skills. Keep following PREP for more useful English knowledge updates! Whether you're aiming to improve your vocabulary, grammar, or overall fluency, PREP is here to support you every step of the way.