Lose vs Miss

We lose:

• Objects.
  I lost my keys.
• Sport games.
  The team lost the match.
• Something we have .
  He lost his passport and had to get a new one at the embassy.
• Time.
  We lost a lot of time when the computer system went down.

We miss:

• Transportation.
  You’ll miss your train if you don’t hurry up.
• Events.
  They missed the conference because their flight was cancelled.
• Opportunities.
  Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them
• Feelings.
  I miss you. When are you coming to visit me?

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