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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle English around the 14th century, combining the prefix 'mis-' (meaning wrong or badly) with 'place' (to put or locate). This compound developed to mean 'to put in the wrong place' or 'to lose by placing incorrectly'.
Breakdown
mis- (wrong, badly) + place (to put, to locate). The prefix 'mis-' comes from Old English and Germanic roots meaning 'wrongly', while 'place' derives from Old French and Latin 'platea' meaning an open space or position.
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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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