Think about whether an event happens without you or an object is no longer with you.
The idea
Miss means fail to catch, attend or notice; lose means no longer have something. It can also mean fail to win.
| Verb | Meaning |
|---|---|
| miss | fail to catch, attend or notice |
| lose | no longer have something, or fail to win |
Examples
- Maya missed the bus this morning.
- I lost my keys at the market.
- We missed the start of the film.
- Leo lost his wallet on the train.
- Please speak slowly so I do not miss a word.
- Our team lost the match on Saturday.
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A bus you did not catch is missed, even if you never owned it; a key you cannot find is lost.
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Choose the correct word. Hurry, or you will ___ the train. (miss / lose)
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miss
miss: The train may leave before you catch it.
Choose the correct word. I cannot find my phone. I think I might ___ it. (miss / lose)
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lose
lose: The phone may no longer be in your possession.
Choose the correct word. Do not ___ the meeting; it starts at nine. (miss / lose)
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miss
miss: The meeting may happen without you.
Practice round
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Choose the correct word. Hurry, or you will ___ the train. (miss / lose)
Choose the correct word. I cannot find my phone. I think I might ___ it. (miss / lose)
Choose the correct word. Do not ___ the meeting; it starts at nine. (miss / lose)
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