fail to hit, reach, or come into contact with (something aimed at)

a laser-guided bomb had missed its target

he was given two free throws, but missed both times

fail to notice, hear, or understand

the villa is impossible to miss—it's right by the road

I'll say it again in case you missed it

some people call this a failure but I think they are missing the point

notice the loss or absence of

he's rich—he won't miss the money

she slipped away when she thought she wouldn't be missed

(of an engine or motor vehicle) undergo failure of ignition in one or more cylinders

the motor began missing and investigation found a cracked cylinder head