Dictionary Entry
missing
adjectiveFind the meaning of the word missing, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
Dictionary meaning in a clear, student-friendly format.
Not present or accounted for; absent.
Example Sentence
The detective searched for the missing artifact, hoping to recover it before it fell into the wrong hands.
Usage Note
Used to describe something that is not where it should be, or something that is absent and desired or needed. It can refer to objects, people, or even abstract concepts like opportunities.