# missed vs misuse

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### missed
*verb · IPA /mɪst/ · frequency rank #1,567*
simple past and past participle of miss

### misuse
*noun · IPA /mɪsˈjuːs/ · frequency rank #14,169*
An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/missed-vs-misuse