misplaced

verb form and adjective (misplace, misplaces, misplaced, misplacing)

«misplaced» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Put somewhere and then not able to find it; lost for a while. tree →
(adjective) Put in the wrong place. tree →
(adjective) Given to the wrong person or thing, or not deserved (misplaced trust, misplaced confidence). tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life: "I've misplaced my keys." In maths and writing: a misplaced decimal point or comma changes the meaning or the number. Phrases: misplaced trust, a misplaced decimal point.

Examples

I've misplaced my reading book again. tree →
Mum misplaced her glasses — they were on her head! tree →
A misplaced decimal point turned 2.5 into 25. tree →
His trust in the stranger was misplaced. tree →
The misplaced comma made the sentence confusing. tree →
We found the misplaced key under the mat. tree →

Note

Regular verb (misplaced, misplacing). "Misplaced" usually means lost for a short time, softer than "lost". For numbers: a misplaced decimal point multiplies or divides by 10, 100 and so on — always check where the point goes.

On Mova

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