“Lose” vs. “Miss”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 9, 2023
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The difference between “lose” and “miss”
- "Lose" can refer to a physical misplacement, while "miss" can refer to when one fails to reach, notice, understand, or catch something.
- "Lose" can mean failing to win, while "miss" can convey feelings of longing or absence.
- "Miss" can also refer to the failure to attend an event or grab an opportunity, while "lose" does not have this connotation.
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What is the definition of “lose” and “miss”?
Lose
- To misplace or be unable to find something.
- To fail to win or keep possession of something.
- To suffer a defeat or failure.
Miss
- To fail to hit or make contact with something.
- To feel longing because of the absence or loss of something or someone.
- To fail to attend or be present at a scheduled event or appointment.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Miss” is the more popular variant on the web.
Lose
1,330,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I don't want to lose my wallet again!
- If you don't stop eating junk food, you'll lose weight.
- I can't afford to lose this competition.
More popular
Miss
1,780,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I miss my family back home.
- Don't be late, or you'll miss the movie.
- I'll miss the sunshine when winter comes.
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