mislaid
/mɪsˈleɪd/
Meanings
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Adjective
Lost or misplaced
Pronunciation
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/mɪsˈleɪd/
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Synonyms
misplace
Variants
List of all variants of mislaid that leads to same resultmislaid , mislay , mislaying , mislays
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old English mysleah, meaning 'misplaced' or 'misslaid'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'mislaid' is often used in the context of losing or misplacing objects.
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In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout mislays her pants, leading to a humorous situation.
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In the game of chess, a piece that is moved to an incorrect square is said to be 'mislaid'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Lost: Belongs to the semantic field of 'Loss' or 'Absence'.
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Misplace: Related to the verb 'misplace', meaning to put an object in the wrong place.
How to Memorize "mislaid"
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visualize
- Imagine a person searching for an item they have misplaced.
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associate
- Associate the word with the feeling of losing something or being disorganized.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Mislaid Means Missing' to help remember the definition.
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