Lose vs miss
Lose means to stop having something or to not win. Miss means to not hit or catch something, to be too late for it, or to feel sad that someone or something you care about is not with you.
lose verb
To stop having something, often because you can't find it. It also means to not win a game or contest.
- I lose my keys almost every week.
- Our team lost the final by one goal.
miss verb
To be too late for something, to not hit or catch it, or to feel sad that someone or something is not with you.
- She missed her flight because of the traffic.
- I really miss my grandparents when I am away at school.
Watch out
- With people, the words mean different things. Missing someone usually means you feel sad because they are not with you. Losing someone close to you can mean that person has died.I miss my brother in Canada, and I lost my grandfather last year.
- Miss also means to not go to an event, or to not use an opportunity when you have it.I was sick, so I missed my sister's wedding.
- Miss can also mean to not see or notice something, like a mistake or a sign.I missed the sign and drove past the exit.
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Hurry up, or we will blank the bus.
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miss. Miss means to arrive too late for a bus or train.
I always blank my glasses, so I keep them on a chain.
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lose. Lose means to stop having something because you can't find it.
Now that I live abroad, I blank my mom's cooking every day.
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miss. Miss means to feel sad because something you care about is not with you.
Our team is behind by three goals, so we will probably blank the game.
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lose. Lose means to not win a game.