misplace — to put something somewhere and then be unable to find it again; to lose something temporarily
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to put something somewhere and then be unable to find it again; to lose something temporarily
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɪsˈpleɪs/
Korean meaning: 물건을 잘못 둔 곳에 놓아서 찾을 수 없게 하다; 일시적으로 잃어버리다
Korean pronunciation: 미스**플레**이스
Example Sentences
- My grandmother claims aliens misplace her TV remote every night.
- Students often misplace their motivation right after receiving their exam results.
- Don't misplace important documents before the interview.
misplace
VERB//mɪsˈpleɪs//
to put something somewhere and then be unable to find it again; to lose something temporarily
He always seems to misplace his keys right before leaving for work.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기경 중세 영어에서 유래되었으며, 'mis-'(잘못된)와 'place'(장소, 두다)가 결합되어 '잘못된 곳에 두다'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother claims aliens misplace her TV remote every night.”
“Students often misplace their motivation right after receiving their exam results.”
“Don't misplace important documents before the interview.”
“He tends to misplace his phone at least three times a day.”
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