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miss
Verb
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If you miss something, you don't hit it.
I missed the target.
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If you miss someone or something when they are gone or away, you wish they were there with you.
I miss you so much. When are you coming home?
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If you miss an event, you aren't able to go.
I'm going to have to miss the party because I can't find a babysitter.
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If you miss something, you aren't able to get on it in time.
I'm sorry I'm late; I missed the bus.
You better hurry or we're going to miss the train!
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If you miss something, you don't understand it.
You're missing the point of what I'm saying.
miss
Noun
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You use miss before an unmarried woman's name, usually the last name or the full name.
Miss Brakel, the doctor will see you now.
This is Miss June Hagerty.
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You call a young woman miss when you don't know her name.
Excuse me, miss, I think you dropped this.
footing
Noun
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A place for you to stand; a foundation.
I almost lost my footing and fell down the hill.
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A foothold; a safe position.