Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misplace
verb
/ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/
Definition
To put something in the wrong location or to lose it temporarily.
Examples
- I tend to misplace my keys when I’m in a hurry.
- She misplaced her wallet somewhere in the house.
- After misplacing the report, he spent hours looking for it.
Meaning
Misplace means to unintentionally put something in a place where it cannot be found, often resulting in a momentary search or confusion.
Synonyms
- lose
- mislay
- forget
