near miss
The phrase “near miss” has 2 syllables: near miss.
It's pronounced as /nɪər mɪs/.
What is synonym and antonym for near miss?
In the thesaurus, “near miss” has 5 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for near miss along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for near miss
- close call
- close shave
- hairbreadth escape
- narrow escape
- near escape
Antonyms for near miss
- misfire
Meanings of near miss
- noun
- A miss which was nearly a hit or collision.
- (by extension) a scenario which ends safely but might well have ended in disaster.
- (by extension) an attempt which fails narrowly; a performance which falls just short of a certain benchmark.
Example Sentences
- The climber had a terrifying near miss when a rockfall narrowly avoided hitting them.
- The ship had a near miss with an iceberg while navigating through icy waters.
- The cyclist had a near miss with a car that ran a red light at the intersection.
- The hiker experienced a near miss with a falling branch in the forest.
- The child had a near miss with a speeding bicycle while playing near the street.
On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to near miss, such as: close call, close shave, hairbreadth escape, misfire, narrow escape, near escape.
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