Lay and Mislay

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Lay verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.

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Mislay is an antonym for lay in lose topic.

Nearby Words: laying, laid

Mislay verb - To be unable to find or have at hand.

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Lay is an antonym for mislay.

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Mislay and Lay. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lay/mislay

Lay & Mislay. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/lay/mislay>.

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