MISPLACE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Misplace

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌmɪsˈpleɪs
Dialects: British English
Definition:

put (an object) in the wrong place and so lose it temporarily

Short Definition:

put object in wrong place and so lose it temporarily

Examples:
  • I'm sure the jewellery has just been misplaced, and not stolen
Definition:

position incorrectly

Short Definition:

position incorrectly

Examples:
  • Crewe came back into the game when Strachan misplaced a pass in the midfield

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