The difference between Mislay and Misplace
When used as verbs, mislay means to leave or lay something in the wrong place and then forget where one put it, whereas misplace means to put something somewhere and then forget its location.
check bellow for the other definitions of Mislay and Misplace
-
Mislay as a verb:
To leave or lay something in the wrong place and then forget where one put it.
-
Misplace as a verb (transitive):
To put something somewhere and then forget its location; to mislay
-
Misplace as a verb (figuratively):
To apply one's talents inappropriately.
-
Misplace as a verb:
To put something in the wrong location.