amiss

Meanings

• adjective

  not present, in the correct place or condition; astray, lost, or misplaced

  - "The keys were amiss when I needed them the most."
  - "The report contained several amiss data points."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with amiss
miss , diss , his

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Variants

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amiss , not come amiss , not come/go amiss , not go amiss , give (something) a miss , give a miss , give something a miss

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Etymology

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Old English 'amis', from 'amian' to harm, injure

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Trivia

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1. The word 'amiss' is derived from the Old English word 'amis', which means 'enemy'. However, its current meaning is unrelated to its original meaning.

2. In the game of chess, a piece that is not on its proper square is said to be 'amiss'

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Related Concepts

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1. misplaced: A thing that is put in the wrong place

2. askew: Not straight or level; out of position or alignment

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Culture

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In literature, 'amiss' has been used to describe a character or situation that is not as it should be. In music, it is the title of a song by the band Blind Melon.

How to Memorize "amiss"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scenario where you misplace something important, like your phone or wallet, to remember the meaning of 'amiss'

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'amiss' with the feeling of frustration or anxiety when you can't find something

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'AMASS': 'Amiss' means 'Away from My Appropriate Spatial Station'

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