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mihs-PLAYS
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.”
verb
1
To lose track of something by forgetting where it was put.
"I've misplaced my glasses again — they were right here a minute ago."
2
To direct trust, effort, or feelings toward something undeserving.
"His loyalty to the company turned out to be badly misplaced."
How to use misplace
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo lose something briefly, or to put trust/effort in the wrong place.
Common pairings
misplace your keys
misplaced trust
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- misplaces
- Past tense
- misplaced
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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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