How Do You Spell MISLAY?

Pronunciation: [mɪslˈe͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "mislay" is spelled as /mɪsˈleɪ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It has two syllables, with stress on the second syllable. The word means to accidentally lose something or forget where you put it. It is often confused with the word "misplace," which means the same thing. However, "mislay" is used more commonly in British English while "misplace" is used more commonly in American English. In either case, both words are used synonymously to describe the act of losing something unintentionally.

MISLAY Meaning and Definition

  1. Mislay is a verb that refers to the act of accidentally putting or leaving something in the wrong place or losing it temporarily due to forgetfulness or carelessness. When someone mislays an item, they are typically unable to locate or find it immediately, leading to a state of temporary loss or confusion. Mislaying can occur with various objects, including personal belongings, important documents, or small items that can easily be misplaced.

    The term mislay often implies that the action is unintentional and occurs as a result of absentmindedness or a lack of attention. It suggests that the person who misplaced the item did not intentionally place it in the wrong location but simply overlooked its proper placement. Mislaying can happen anywhere, such as misplacing a set of keys in the house or unintentionally leaving a phone at a restaurant.

    When a person mislays something, it is common for them to experience frustration and anxiety until the item is found. Often, retracing one's steps or thinking about the last place the item was seen can aid in locating the misplaced object. However, if the item is not found within a reasonable time, it may be considered lost rather than temporarily misplaced.

  2. To put aside and not afterwards to recollect where; to lose; to lay in a wrong place, or out of its proper place.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MISLAY

Etymology of MISLAY

The word mislay is derived from the combination of two Old English words: missan meaning to miss, fail and ley meaning to put, place. In Old English, the word mislæggan was formed, which meant to put in a wrong place. Over time, this word evolved into mislay in Modern English, maintaining the same meaning of to lose or misplace something.

Similar spelling words for MISLAY

Conjugate verb Mislay

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have mislaid
you would have mislaid
he/she/it would have mislaid
we would have mislaid
they would have mislaid
I would have mislay
you would have mislay
he/she/it would have mislay
we would have mislay
they would have mislay

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been mislaying
you would have been mislaying
he/she/it would have been mislaying
we would have been mislaying
they would have been mislaying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would mislay
you would mislay
he/she/it would mislay
we would mislay
they would mislay

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be mislaying
you would be mislaying
he/she/it would be mislaying
we would be mislaying
they would be mislaying

FUTURE

I will mislay
you will mislay
he/she/it will mislay
we will mislay
they will mislay

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be mislaying
you will be mislaying
he/she/it will be mislaying
we will be mislaying
they will be mislaying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have mislaid
you will have mislaid
he/she/it will have mislaid
we will have mislaid
they will have mislaid

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been mislaying
you will have been mislaying
he/she/it will have been mislaying
we will have been mislaying
they will have been mislaying

IMPERATIVE

you mislay
we let´s mislay

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to mislay

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was mislaying
you were mislaying
he/she/it was mislaying
we were mislaying
they were mislaying

PAST PARTICIPLE

mislaid

PAST PERFECT

I had mislaid
you had mislaid
he/she/it had mislaid
we had mislaid
they had mislaid

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been mislaying
you had been mislaying
he/she/it had been mislaying
we had been mislaying
they had been mislaying

PRESENT

I mislay
you mislay
he/she/it mislays
we mislay
they mislay

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am mislaying
you are mislaying
he/she/it is mislaying
we are mislaying
they are mislaying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

mislaying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have mislaid
you have mislaid
he/she/it has mislaid
we have mislaid
they have mislaid

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been mislaying
you have been mislaying
he/she/it has been mislaying
we have been mislaying
they have been mislaying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it mislay

SIMPLE PAST

I mislaid
you mislaid
he/she/it mislaid
we mislaid
they mislaid

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