Meaning of the word misplace in English

What does misplace mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

misplace

US /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/
UK /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/
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Verb

to put something in the wrong place and lose it temporarily

Example:
I always misplace my keys, so I can never find them when I need to leave.
She accidentally misplaced her phone in the library.