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Misplace Definition & Meaning

misplace
verb
  1. place (something) where one cannot find it again; "I misplaced my eyeglasses"
  2. place or position wrongly; put in the wrong position; "misplaced modifiers"

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Frequently asked questions

What does misplace mean?
place (something) where one cannot find it again; "I misplaced my eyeglasses" place or position wrongly; put in the wrong position; "misplaced modifiers"
What part of speech is misplace?
Misplace is a verb.
How many definitions does misplace have?
Misplace has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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