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1amiss
adverb \ə-ˈmis\
: in the wrong way
Full Definition of AMISS
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: in a faulty way : imperfectly
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First Known Use of AMISS
13th century
Related to AMISS
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- wrongly, erroneously, faultily, improperly, inaccurately, inappropriately, inaptly, incorrectly, mistakenly, unsuitably
2amiss
adjective
: not proper or correct
Full Definition of AMISS
1
: not being in accordance with right order
3
: out of place in given circumstances —usually used with a negative <a few remarks may not be amiss here>
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First Known Use of AMISS
14th century
AMISS Defined for Kids
1amiss
adverb \ə-ˈmis\
Definition of AMISS for Kids
: in the wrong way <Don't take his criticism amiss.>
2amiss
adjective
Definition of AMISS for Kids
: not right : wrong <I feel certain something is amiss.>
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