We looked all over for the missing key.
We looked everywhere for the missing key.
English
missing
ˈmɪsɪŋ, ˈmɪs.ɪŋ
Meaning: not present where expected; lost or disappeared
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Example sentences
The police are still looking for the missing child.
The police are still looking for the missing child.
The police searched the area for the missing keys.
The police searched the area for the missing keys.
It was a huge relief to hear that the missing child was safe.
It was a huge relief to hear that the missing child was safe.
The report is incomplete; two pages are missing.
The report is incomplete; two pages are missing.
Usage Notes
Used for people who have disappeared or items that cannot be found. Also used for things that should be included but are not.
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