MISS and LOSE: How to Use Miss vs Lose in Sentences

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Miss and Lose! Do you know the difference between miss and lose?

MISS and LOSE

When to Use MISS

We use MISS in these cases:

      1. Failure to attend or to get something

      a. Transportations (buses, trains…)

• I missed the 8:00 train, so I had to take the 9:00 one.

b. Events

• Alan, you missed a great concert last night.
• You missed class on Friday.

2. When someone is away from you and you wish they were with you.

• My sister moved to Vietnam last year. I really miss her!
•  I miss my girlfriend. She’s on holiday with her family.

When to Use LOSE

We use LOSE in these cases:

1. When you can’t find something or something’s gone.

a. Objects

• I lost my dog. Please help me to find him.

b. Sports games:

• My favorite football team lost 5-1 in the semifinal.

2. When someone is gone from your life.

• I lost my Grandmother last year.
• I’ve lost my girlfriend. We had a messy break up and I don’t think I’ll ever see her again.
• She lost her husband during the war.

Difference between MISS and LOSE | Picture