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1 something that is missing is not in its usual place, so that you cannot find it : We found the missing piece of the jigsaw under the chair. The keys have been missing for ages.
We found the missing piece of the jigsaw under the chair.The keys have been missing for ages.2 if part of something is missing, it is no longer attached or has been destroyed : Two of her front teeth were missing. The last page of the diary was missing.
Two of her front teeth were missing.The last page of the diary was missing. missing from There's a button missing from your shirt.
There's a button missing from your shirt.3 someone who is missing has disappeared, and no one knows if they are alive or dead : Two crew members survived, but two are still missing.
Two crew members survived, but two are still missing. go missing British English Nearly 100,000 young people go missing in Britain each year.
Nearly 100,000 young people go missing in Britain each year.4 not present or not included in something
missing from Why is my name missing from the list? Something was missing from her life.
Why is my name missing from the list?Something was missing from her life.5 a soldier who is missing in action has not returned after a battle and their body has not been found
