English Explanatory Dictionary

misplace

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To put something somewhere and then forget its location; to mislay.
  2. To apply one's talents inappropriately.
  3. To put something in the wrong location.

Pronunciation

/mɪsˈpleɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-misplace.wav

Word forms

misplace misplaces misplacing misplaced

Etymology

From mis- + place.

Synonyms

mislay

Derived words

misplacer
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