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