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You were being missed vs You were missed

If you wished someone were able to attend an event, you can tell them "we missed you" or "I missed you."
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Last updated: March 20, 2019 • 277728 views

You were being missed

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

To native English speakers, this phrase sounds more complicated than it needs to be.

"We missed you" or "I missed you" would sound more natural.
  • English. you were being missed :(meaning. Hindi. तुम्हें याद किया जा रहा था: (अर्थ. Last Update: 2016-02-22. Subject: General Usage Frequency: 1
  • English. you were being missed :(meaning. Hindi. तुम्हें याद किया जा रहा था: (अर्थ. Last Update: 2016-02-22. Subject: General Usage Frequency: 1
  • English. you were being missed :(meaning. Hindi. तुम्हें याद किया जा रहा था: (अर्थ. Last Update: 2016-02-22. Subject: General Usage Frequency: 1
  • Mar 8, 2016 ... You were being missed GITM! Awesome comeback ;). Read more. Show less. Reply 23. Androw Blackshot1 month ago. This is so goooood.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • we missed you
  • I missed you
  • I wish you could have come
  • we wish you could have come

You were missed

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

"You were missed" sounds odd because the phrase is constructed passively.

Change the subject to the person or people who were doing the missing. "We missed you" and "I missed you" are two possibilities.
  • You were missed, Master, but it is an honor to finally serve beside you as a Knight
  • You were missed in the senate yesterday.
  • You were missed, by the way.
  • You were missed by all, but mostly by me.
  • You were missed, Lazlo, by a lot of people.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • we missed you
  • I missed you

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