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List of meaning for mistake

an error or slip-up

mistake, error, fault(noun)

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

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

mistake, misunderstanding, misapprehension(noun)

an understanding of something that is not correct

"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"

error, mistake(verb)

part of a statement that is not correct

"the book was full of errors"

mistake, misidentify(verb)

identify incorrectly

"Don't mistake her for her twin sister"

err, mistake, slip(verb)

to make a mistake or be incorrect

a wrong judgment

they made a mistake when they thought the young pitcher was ready to be called up to the major leagues

an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy

made a mistake on the exam that almost cost her a passing grade

to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of

the auctioneer mistook my nod for a bid, and I ended up buying a painting I don't even like

to make an incorrect judgment regarding

you seriously mistake me if you think I scare so easily

to fail to differentiate (a thing) from something similar or related

she mistook physical attraction for love

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