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Definition of misplace

misplace

/mɪsˈpleɪs/
mis · place
Adjective:misplaced
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Past Simple:misplaced
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Past Participle:misplaced
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Present Participle:misplacing
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misplace Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To put an object in the wrong location and temporarily lose track of it.

Example

"I always seem to misplace my reading glasses right before an important meeting."

2

To direct confidence, affection, or emphasis toward an inappropriate or unworthy person or thing.

Example

"He realized too late that he had misplaced his trust in a dishonest business partner."

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• Rhymes for misplace

• Nearby Words

misoprostol
misperceive
misperception
misplace
misplaced
misplacement
misplay

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the prefix 'mis-' (meaning 'wrongly' or 'badly') and the verb 'place' (from Old French 'placer').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misplace. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misplace
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