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mistake

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /mɪˈsteɪk/

Forms: mistakes, mistaking, mistook

mistake means: Something you do, say, or think that is wrong.

noun

ERRORA2

Something you do, say, or think that is wrong.

  • I made a mistake.
  • There are three mistakes in your answer.
  • Buying that old car was a costly mistake.

How to use it: mistake in something (There is a mistake in the address.); by mistake (I took your bag by mistake.)

Similar words: error, blunder

Common phrases: make a mistake, big mistake, by mistake, careless mistake

verb

WRONG IDENTIFICATIONB1

To wrongly think that someone or something is a different person or thing.

  • I mistook him for my cousin.
  • Do not mistake kindness for weakness.
  • People often mistake these mushrooms for a harmless variety.

How to use it: mistake someone/something for someone/something (I mistook the coat for a blanket.)

Similar words: confuse, mix up

Common phrases: mistake someone for, mistake something for

Questions about mistake

What does mistake mean?

Something you do, say, or think that is wrong.

What is mistake in other languages?

Türkçe: hata · Español: error · Français: erreur · Deutsch: Fehler · Italiano: errore · 日本語: 間違い

How do you pronounce mistake?

It is pronounced /mɪˈsteɪk/.

How do you use mistake in a sentence?

I made a mistake. There are three mistakes in your answer.

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