How Do You Spell MISPLACE?

Pronunciation: [mɪsplˈe͡ɪs] (IPA)

The word "misplace" is spelled with a "s" and not a "z" because it follows the spelling rule of "i before e except after c." The word is pronounced /mɪsˈpleɪs/, with stress on the second syllable. The "s" sound in the beginning is pronounced as a voiceless alveolar fricative, and the "e" at the end is pronounced as a long vowel sound. The word means to put something in the wrong place or to lose something temporarily.

MISPLACE Meaning and Definition

  1. Misplace is a verb that refers to the act of putting or positioning an item in an incorrect or unexpected location, resulting in the inability to locate it immediately or easily. This term is frequently used when someone unintentionally or unknowingly mislays or loses an object by incorrectly storing or arranging it. When one misplaces something, it means it has been inaccurately put in a spot that is different from its usual or intended place.

    To misplace an item often happens due to absentmindedness, distraction, or lack of attention. It can also occur when one is in a hurry or dealing with stress, leading to a momentary oversight or carelessness. The item that is misplaced can be something small, such as keys, a wallet, or a pen, or something larger, like a document, a book, or a larger household object.

    When an individual realizes they have misplaced an item, they typically experience a sense of frustration or anxiety as they try to remember where they might have put it. The process of locating the misplaced item may involve retracing steps, searching through various places, or seeking assistance from others. It is important to note that misplacing an object does not imply permanent or irretrievable loss, as the item is merely temporarily misplaced until it is found or recovered by the individual.

  2. To put in a wrong place; to set or place on an improper object, as confidence or affections.

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

Common Misspellings for MISPLACE

Etymology of MISPLACE

The word "misplace" originates from the combination of the prefix "mis-" and the verb "place".

1. "Mis-" is derived from the Old English prefix "mis-", which signifies "wrongly" or "incorrectly". It has roots in Proto-Germanic and is related to the German word "miss-", which also means "wrong" or "incorrect".

2. "Place" comes from the Old English word "plæscan" and has Germanic roots. It ultimately stems from the Proto-Indo-European base "*p(e)le-" meaning "to spread out" or "to lay".

Combining these elements, "misplace" was formed to specifically describe the action of putting something in the wrong or an unintended location. It suggests the act of erroneously laying or spreading out an object.

Idioms with the word MISPLACE

  • misplace one's trust (in sm) To "misplace one's trust (in someone/something)" means to have put faith or confidence in someone or something that ultimately proves to be untrustworthy or unreliable. It suggests that the trust was bestowed upon the wrong person or thing, leading to disappointment, betrayal, or loss.

Similar spelling words for MISPLACE

Conjugate verb Misplace

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have misplaced
you would have misplaced
he/she/it would have misplaced
we would have misplaced
they would have misplaced
I would have misplace
you would have misplace
he/she/it would have misplace
we would have misplace
they would have misplace

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you misplace
we let´s misplace

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to misplace

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

misplaced

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I misplace
you misplace
he/she/it misplaces
we misplace
they misplace

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

misplacing

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it misplace

SIMPLE PAST

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

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