missing — absent from a place, especially home, and of unknown whereabouts
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: absent from a place, especially home, and of unknown whereabouts
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 실종된, 사라진, 행방불명의
Korean pronunciation: **미**싱
Example Sentences
- My homework is missing, and I swear my dog didn't eat it this time!
- The detective searched for clues about the missing diamond necklace.
- Half of my socks are always missing after doing laundry - where do they go?
missing
ADJECTIVE//ˈmɪsɪŋ//
absent from a place, especially home, and of unknown whereabouts
absent from a place, especially home, and of unknown whereabouts
Missing you, wishing and kissing your memory
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 중세 영어에서 유래. 원래는 'miss'라는 동사에서 파생된 현재분사형으로, '놓치다, 잃다'라는 의미에서 발전했습니다. 고대 영어 'missan'에서 기원하며, 이는 '목표를 놓치다'라는 뜻이었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My homework is missing, and I swear my dog didn't eat it this time!”
“The detective searched for clues about the missing diamond necklace.”
“Half of my socks are always missing after doing laundry - where do they go?”
“The missing piece of the puzzle was found under the sofa.”
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