misplace

verb
UK: /mɪsˈpleɪs/
US: /mɪsˈpleɪs/

  1. To put something in a place and then forget where it is.

    1. I often misplace my keys when I get home from work.
    2. She tends to misplace important documents, which causes a lot of stress at work.

  2. To lose something temporarily by forgetting where you put it.

    1. Did you misplace your wallet again? Check your coat.
    2. I've misplaced my glasses, so I can't read without squinting really hard.

  3. To put something in the wrong place.

    1. He didn't mean to misplace the letter; it was an accident.
    2. Please be careful not to misplace the fragile items during the move; they are irreplaceable.

Synonyms

lose mislay forget displace

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "misplace" in English means: To put something in a place and then forget where it is., To lose something temporarily by forgetting where you put it., To put something in the wrong place..

The phonetic transcription of "misplace" is /mɪsˈpleɪs/ in British English and /mɪsˈpleɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "misplace": lose, mislay, forget, displace.

Example usage of "misplace": "I often misplace my keys when I get home from work.". More examples on the page.