mislaying
Meanings
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Verb
To place or lay something unintentionally in the wrong position or forget where one has placed it.
Synonyms
misplace
Variants
List of all variants of mislaying that leads to same resultmislaid , mislay , mislaying , mislays
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Old English word 'mislēgan' which means 'to mislay' or 'to misplace'.
Trivia
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Did you know that mislaying is a common cause of frustration and stress for many people?
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Mislaying can also refer to forgetting an appointment or deadline.
Related Concepts
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Forgetfulness: Mislaying is a form of forgetfulness where one unintentionally places or forgets the location of an object.
How to Memorize "mislaying"
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visualize
- Imagine mislaying an important object such as keys or a phone, and visualize the steps taken to find it again.
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associate
- Associate mislaying with forgetfulness or carelessness.
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mnemonics
- Use the acronym 'MISPLACE' to remember the steps to find mislaid items: Make the area where you last saw it neater, Investigate the area thoroughly, Search in nearby areas, Put the item in its proper place.
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