Confusing Words: MISS or LOSE? What’s the Difference?

Confusing Words: MISS or LOSE? What’s the Difference?

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.

We use LOSE in these cases:

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

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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.