Misplace

Quick meaning: Misplace is a verb meaning (transitive) To put something somewhere and then forget its location; to mislay.

Meaning

(transitive) To put something somewhere and then forget its location; to mislay.

More Meanings

1. (figuratively) To apply one's talents inappropriately.
2. To put something in the wrong location.

Example Sentences

I might have misplaced my umbrella; do you know where it is?

She misplaces her things regularly (for example her phone, keys or bank card).

I misplace my keys or wallet on a daily basis. Sometimes multiple times a day.

Bart Groothuijze, who runs the Castodian foundation promoting safer motorbiking, blames a misplaced sense of freedom and vanity.

Word Forms

• misplaces
• misplacing
• misplaced

Synonyms for misplace

Depending on context, synonyms include mislay, lose.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mislay, lose, mislocate, mislook, misset, mislodge.

Related Dictionary Tools