mistake

//mɪˈsteɪk//
A2Frequency Level 5Neutral
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Noun

mistakesPlural
1

An action or judgment that is wrong or produces an unwanted result; an error.

I made a mistake on the test.

2

A misunderstanding or incorrect belief about something.

I think there's been a mistake—I thought the meeting was today.

Verb

1

To understand or identify something or someone incorrectly.

I mistook her for her sister because they look so similar.

2

To make an error in judgment or action.

I mistook the time and arrived an hour late.

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