Definitions for mistake

Definitions for (noun) mistake

Main entry: mistake, error, fault

Definition: a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

Usage: he made a bad mistake; she was quick to point out my errors; I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults


Main entry: misapprehension, mistake, misunderstanding

Definition: an understanding of something that is not correct

Usage: he wasn't going to admit his mistake; make no mistake about his intentions; there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister


Main entry: mistake, error

Definition: part of a statement that is not correct

Usage: the book was full of errors


Definitions for (verb) mistake

Main entry: mistake, err, slip

Definition: to make a mistake or be incorrect


Main entry: misidentify, mistake

Definition: identify incorrectly

Usage: Don't mistake her for her twin sister


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