misplace (Meaning)
misplace (v)
place (something) where one cannot find it again
place or position wrongly; put in the wrong position
misplace (v. t.)
To put in a wrong place; to set or place on an improper or unworthy object; as, he misplaced his confidence.
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misplace Sentence Examples
- I misplaced my car keys again, and now I'm late for work.
- The doctor misplaced my medical records, which caused a significant delay in my treatment.
- The library misplaced my overdue book, so I had to pay a hefty fine.
- I'm constantly misplacing my phone, which drives me crazy.
- The cashier misplaced my receipt, making it difficult to track my expenses.
- We misplaced the blueprints for the new building, causing a halt in construction.
- The hotel misplaced my luggage, leaving me stranded without my belongings.
- I misplaced my wallet at the movie theater, and I'm worried about identity theft.
- The teacher misplaced the students' test scores, leading to a lot of confusion.
- I misplaced my favorite necklace, which holds sentimental value to me.
FAQs About the word misplace
place (something) where one cannot find it again, place or position wrongly; put in the wrong positionTo put in a wrong place; to set or place on an improper or
miss,lose, forget,mislay,pass over, overlook
enjoy, find, keep, own, occupy, retain, have, keep, possess, hold
I misplaced my car keys again, and now I'm late for work.
The doctor misplaced my medical records, which caused a significant delay in my treatment.
The library misplaced my overdue book, so I had to pay a hefty fine.
I'm constantly misplacing my phone, which drives me crazy.