Prefix -miss is used at the beginning of a verb to describe an action done wrong or badly. Here are 10 most commonly used verbs with the prefix “-mis” you should add to your vocabulary by all means.
Mistake
Meaning: A decision, action or opinion which is incorrect.
For example:
- People always mistake me with my brother.
- Jake’s writing is full of spelling mistakes.
Misunderstand
Meaning: Fail to understand something or someone correctly.
For example:
- I thought they were married. I must have misunderstood.
- Please, don’t misunderstand me. I appreciate everything you’ve done for me.
Misinterpret
Meaning: to understand someone/something wrong.
For example:
- They often misinterpret politicians’ statements.
- Although the exam question was clear Sara deliberately misinterpreted it.
Misplace
Meaning: put something somewhere and then forget where you have put it.
For example:
- Jack is always misplacing his phone, but luckily he always finds it eventually.
- She was worried that her bag would be misplaced at the airport.
Mishandle
Meaning: treat something wrong or badly due to lack of skills or care.
For example:
- When my post arrived, I could see that it was mishandled.
- The politician was suspected of mishandling public funds.
Misbehave
Meaning: behave badly and thus cause problems.
For example:
- Tom was misbehaving at school, so his parents will have to talk to him.
- The cat was misbehaving, constantly climbing on the table.
Misspell
Meaning: fail to spell a word correctly.
For example:
- I’m afraid you misspelt my name. Will you please correct it?
- Donald’s essay was full of misspelt words.
Misuse
Meaning: use something in an unsuitable or dishonest way.
For example:
- Jim’s boss accused him of misusing the company’s money.
- Some children in my school misuse drugs heavily.
Mislead
Meaning: give somebody the wrong idea about something.
For example:
- I assure you that it wasn’t my intention to mislead you.
- Despite warnings, many people were misled into buying that product.
Mishear
Meaning: fail to hear somebody’s words correctly.
For example:
- Since I’m sure I’ve never said that, you must’ve misheard me.
- Jane thought that Jack was moving house. However, it turned out that she must have misheard him.
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