mishap vs near miss
near miss vs mishapmishap and near miss both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mishap | Yes | No | No | No |
| near miss | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
near miss is a hyponym of
mishap; that is, near miss is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
mishap:
- mishap: an instance of misfortune
- near miss: an accidental collision that is narrowly avoided
| mishap (noun) | near miss (noun) |
|---|---|
| an instance of misfortune | an accidental collision that is narrowly avoided |
| an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate |
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