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miscarry

The correct spelling is miscarry.

How to pronounce miscarry

verb

IPA: /ˌmɪsˈkæɹi/

Say it like: Mis-car-ree

The correct spelling is miscarry. To have an unfortunate accident of some kind; to be killed, or come to harm.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To have an unfortunate accident of some kind; to be killed, or come to harm.
  2. 2.To go astray; to do something wrong.
  3. 3.To have a miscarriage; to abort a foetus, usually without intent to do so.
  4. 4.To fail to achieve some purpose; to be unsuccessful, to go wrong (of a business, project etc.).
  5. 5.Of a letter etc.: to fail to reach its intended recipient.

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