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Definition of «misplaced»

The word "misplaced" means to be in an incorrect or wrong place. It can also refer to something that is placed incorrectly, such as an object or idea. The term often implies that there has been a mistake made in placing something where it currently is and that it should be moved to its correct location.

Usage examples

  1. The student misplaced his homework and couldn't find it before the class.
  2. The actor misplaced his script and had to memorize his lines from memory.
  3. The librarian misplaced a book and couldn't locate it on the shelves.
  4. The traveler misplaced his passport and had to go through a long process of getting a new one.
  5. The secretary misplaced an important document and had to apologize to her boss for the mistake.
  6. The restaurant misplaced a customer's reservation and had to accommodate them on a different table.
  7. The employee misplaced a crucial file and had to redo all the work from scratch.
  8. The cyclist misplaced his helmet and had to borrow one from a fellow rider.

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