Misplacing Meaning in English
word · lemma: misplace
Definition
Accidentally putting something in the wrong place so that you can’t find it when you need it.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal and often used for everyday things like keys, phone, or glasses. Not as strong as 'lose'—when you 'misplace' something, you expect to find it later. Common mistake: confusing 'misplacing' with 'losing' (which often means it's gone for good).
Spanish: perder - colocar malPortuguese (BR): perder - colocar no lugar erradoPortuguese (PT): perder - pôr no sítio erradoChinese (Simplified): 放错地方 - 弄丢Chinese (Traditional): 放錯地方 - 弄丟Hindi: ग़लत जगह रखना - कहीं रखकर भूल जानाArabic: إضاعة - وضع في غير مكانهBengali: ভুল জায়গায় রাখাRussian: неправильно класть - класть не на своё местоJapanese: 置き間違えるVietnamese: để nhầm chỗKorean: 잃어버리다 (일시적으로) - 잘못 두다Turkish: yanlış yere koymakUrdu: غلط جگہ رکھ دیناIndonesian: salah menaruh
Example Sentences
I’m always misplacing my phone when I’m in a hurry.
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If you’re misplacing things a lot, try to keep a routine spot for them.
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Don’t worry, I’m sure you’re just misplacing your glasses, not losing them.
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I keep misplacing my keys.
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She apologized for misplacing the book.
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Misplacing your wallet can be stressful.
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