Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misplace
verb
/ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/
Definition
To put something in the wrong location or fail to keep track of it.
Examples
- She tends to misplace her keys every morning.
- After moving, I misplaced several important documents.
- Don’t misplace that report before the meeting.
Meaning
Misplace refers to the act of losing an item by putting it in a place where it does not belong or where it cannot be easily found.
Synonyms
- lose
- displace
- mislay
- forget
