Definition of
mistake is the dictionary form of mistaken Definition of mistake
1
[ noun ] a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

Synonyms

error fault

Examples

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

2
[ verb ] identify incorrectly

Synonyms

misidentify

Examples

"Don't mistake her for her twin sister"

3
[ noun ] an understanding of something that is not correct

Synonyms

misapprehension misunderstanding

Examples

"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"

4
[ verb ] mistake one thing for another

Synonyms

confuse confound

Examples

"you are confusing me with the other candidate" "I mistook her for the secretary"

5
[ noun ] part of a statement that is not correct

Synonyms

error

Examples

"the book was full of errors"

6
[ verb ] to make a mistake or be incorrect

Synonyms

err slip

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

M IH0 S T EY1 K AH0 N

Similar Spelling

mistake mistakenly mistaking

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