mislodge

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /mɪsˈlɒdʒ/

KK: /mɪsˈlɑdʒ/

transitive verb

Definition

To cause something to be in the wrong place or position.

Example

He accidentally mislodged the key in the wrong drawer.

Tense Forms

Past: mislodged

Past Participle: mislodged

Conversation

I think I might have mislodged my keys somewhere.

Oh no! Have you checked the couch or the kitchen?

Yeah, I looked there, but I might have mislodged them in the car instead.

Let's go check the car; they might just be hiding there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

misplace

dislocate

dislodge

Antonyms

locate

secure

attach

Root Explanation

Mislodge → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly or badly) and "lodge" (from Old French *loger*, meaning to place or put). The word "mislodge" means to place something wrongly or in an incorrect position.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly, and 'lodge' meaning to place. This helps you remember that 'mislodge' means to place something in the wrong way.

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