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| 1. | [ adjective ] put in the wrong place or position | |
| Examples: | "She was penalized for a spelling mistake or a misplaced accent" |
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| Related terms: | disarranged | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] lost temporarily; as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten place | |
| Synonyms: | mislaid | |
| Examples: | "the mislaid hat turned up eventually" "misplaced tickets" |
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| Related terms: | lost | |
| Similar spelling: |
misplace misplacement misplay |
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