misplace
Misplace (verb) means to lose track of something by forgetting where it was put. Example: “I've misplaced my glasses again — they were right here a minute ago.”
How to use misplace
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo lose something briefly, or to put trust/effort in the wrong place.
Word forms
misplaced past tense, misplaces singular
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I've _____ my glasses again — they were right here a minute ago.
Etymology
From mis- + place.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for misplace
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What does “misplace” mean?
The word “misplace” means to lose track of something by forgetting where it was put. In plain terms, to lose something briefly, or to put trust/effort in the wrong place.
How do you pronounce “misplace”?
“Misplace” is pronounced mihs-PLAYS (/mɪsˈpleɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “misplace” in a sentence?
Here is “misplace” used in a sentence: “I've misplaced my glasses again — they were right here a minute ago.”
What is another word for “misplace”?
Words with a similar meaning to “misplace” include mislay.
What part of speech is “misplace”?
“Misplace” is a verb.
How many meanings does “misplace” have?
“Misplace” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to lose track of something by forgetting where it was put.
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