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单词 misplacements
释义

misplace

verb

mis·​place ˌmis-ˈplās How to pronounce misplace (audio)
misplaced; misplacing; misplaces

transitive verb

1
a
: to put in a wrong or inappropriate place
misplace a comma
b
: mislay
misplaced the keys
2
: to set on a wrong object or eventuality
his trust had been misplaced
misplacement
ˌmis-ˈplās-mənt How to pronounce misplace (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • lose
  • mislay
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

I seem to have misplaced my keys.
Recent Examples on the Web The Windmill starter pack includes instructions, screws, a replacement filter (each last two-three months), and best of all: an extra pair of scissors for those of us who seem to always misplace them. Ana Escalante, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2022 Tuesday’s arctic air will leave Connecticut Wednesday morning, but don’t misplace the jackets, hats, gloves, and scarves as more arctic air will be arriving for the start of the weekend. courant.com, 12 Jan. 2022 Russo recused herself from the case and appointed a private investigator, who found that Tiedjen and his attorneys did not misplace them but could not locate the photographs or determine who had lost them. Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 23 June 2021 It’s not unusual to misplace your car keys or reading glasses (which are on your head). Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 8 May 2021 Does your dad always misplace his phone, wallet, keys, AirPods, wedding band, and other super important items? Rebecca Norris, USA TODAY, 12 May 2021 There are many other episodes in which bitcoin accounts have been hacked by cyberthieves or lost when their owners misplace their access codes, which can’t be replicated. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2021 Each dumbbell has a base that holds any unused weight, so there are no plates to trip over and no clamps to misplace. Claire Zillman, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2021 The honor is so fresh that Monk hasn’t had a chance to misplace it yet. al, 22 Feb. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

misplace

verb

mis·​place mis-ˈplās How to pronounce misplace (audio)
misplaced; misplacing
1
: to put (something) where it doesn't belong
misplace a comma
2
: mislay

Choose the Right Synonym for misplace

misplace and mislay mean to put in the wrong place. misplace may mean to put something in a place that is not its usual location. Someone seems to have misplaced the crayons. misplace may also mean putting something where it should not have been at all. I misplaced my confidence in them. mislay means not only placing something in the wrong location but also forgetting that location. I mislaid my keys.

misplacements

noun

plural of misplacement
as in losses
the act or an instance of not having or being able to find they worried that his misplacement of the invitation would keep them from getting in, but fortunately their names were on the list

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • losses
  • absences
  • lacks
  • deprivations
  • forfeitures
  • penalties
  • dispossessions
  • privations
  • sacrifices
  • forfeits
  • needs
  • bereavements
  • wants

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • gains
  • acquisitions
  • hands
  • controls
  • possessions
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