missing something vs missing anything

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Missing something' is used when referring to a specific thing that is not present, while 'missing anything' is used when referring to a general absence of things. It's important to choose the correct phrase based on the context of the situation.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 1209 views

missing something

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific thing that is not present or cannot be found.

Examples:

I feel like I'm missing something important in my life.
She checked her bag and realized she was missing something.
The recipe seems to be missing something, but I can't figure out what.
He looked around the room, feeling like he was missing something.
The puzzle is incomplete; we must be missing something.

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I seem to be missing something.
I feel I'm just missing something here.
Either we're missing something or this simply isn't a reflection of reality.
Maybe I'm missing something, but we've identified the flaw in the reactor.
You are missing something from your life.
Your brilliantly constructed Omega is missing something.
I feel like I'm missing something.
Guess we're all missing something.
We have the MDM, but we're missing something.
No, we're just missing something.
I'm missing something, El.
I'm pretty sure I'm... I'm missing something.
Walt, am I missing something?
Am I missing something here, brother?
We're missing something with this joker.
Somehow I was missing something important.
Deeks, we are missing something.
Prisoners' families may be missing something.
But in actuality, you're missing something.
Actually, your ensemble is missing something, Grace.

Alternatives:

lacking something
needing something
requiring something
wanting something
absent something

missing anything

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a general absence of things, without specifying any particular item.

Examples:

I don't think we're missing anything for the party.
She checked the list to make sure they weren't missing anything.
The room looks complete; I don't see that we're missing anything.
We have all the supplies; we're not missing anything.
He reviewed the project to ensure they weren't missing anything important.

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I know you're not missing anything.
Trust me, you're not missing anything.
Most people who have this operation don't even notice they're missing anything.
Are you missing anything in the way of experimental aircraft?
But no, you're not missing anything at all.
You're not missing anything.
I know you're probably wondering what the rest of her is like, but it's okay - you're not missing anything.
Am I missing anything?
I am not missing anything.
But you're not missing anything.
See if we're missing anything.
This isn't about missing anything.
Miss Blankenship, you're not missing anything.
You're not missing anything over there.
It was probably just some kids, nobody was missing anything.
You're not missing anything special.
But just so you can see you're not missing anything.
I hope we're not missing anything cool.
It's-you're not missing anything.
We'll check it over and let you know if we're missing anything.

Alternatives:

lacking anything
needing anything
requiring anything
wanting anything
absent anything

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missing something vs missing anything