miss a class — not attend
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
To not go to a lesson or class that you are supposed to attend.
Say it like a native
Textbook I was unable to attend my scheduled lecture.
Native I missed a class.
'Unable to attend my scheduled lecture' is formal; 'miss a class' is everyday.
Pattern: miss a class
In use
- I had to miss a class yesterday because I was feeling sick.education
- I try not to miss any classes, but sometimes it's unavoidable if I have a doctor's appointment.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ I lost the class yesterday.
✓ I missed the class yesterday.
You MISS a class, not 'lose' it.
Common collocations
miss a class— miss, a lesson, miss school, skip a class
Don't confuse it
Do not confuse with 'skip class,' which can sound more intentional or informal.