Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mislaid
verb
/mɪsˈleɪd/
Definition
To put something in the wrong place so that it cannot be found.
Examples
- She mislaid her keys and had to search the entire house to find them.
- After mislaying his book, he was unable to study for the exam.
Meaning
Mislaid refers to the action of unintentionally putting something down in an incorrect location or losing it due to carelessness.
Synonyms
- lost
- misplaced
- forsaken
- forgotten
