misplace (Meaning)

Wordnet

misplace (v)

place (something) where one cannot find it again

place or position wrongly; put in the wrong position

Webster

misplace (v. t.)

To put in a wrong place; to set or place on an improper or unworthy object; as, he misplaced his confidence.

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, forget,lose,mislay,pass over, overlook

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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.