Search
Select the dictionary language
to misplace
01
to place an object in a location where one is unable to find it
Examples
I misplaced my wallet and tore the whole house apart but still could n't find where I put it.
Documents were misplaced in a manner that prevented anyone from accessing them for years.
02
to arrange an item in a way that is improper based on conventions, standards, or designated positioning
Examples
The movers accidentally misplaced some boxes during the relocation and they ended up in the wrong room.
Make sure not to misplace any tools when finishing up so we have everything for the next job.
Lexical Tree
misplaced
misplace
place
