mistakes
Prononciation : [mɪˈsteɪks]
Mot
Contexte : « learning »
(noun) a mistake is something you do wrong or not quite right. It happens when you make an error, like getting an answer wrong in school or forgetting to do something.
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I made a mistake on my math test, but I learned from it.
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She didn't make any mistakes during her presentation; everything was perfect.
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What mistake did you make in your homework?
Contexte : « decision-making »
(noun) a mistake can also be a choice that is not good or helpful. If you choose something that leads to a bad result, that can also be a mistake.
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Choosing to study instead of playing was not a mistake; it helped me get a good grade.
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Not studying for the test was a mistake that I regretted.
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What do you think is the biggest mistake people make when choosing friends?
Contexte : « learning »
(verb) to mistake means to confuse one thing or person for another. It's when you think something is something else.
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I mistook her for my sister because they look so alike.
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He never mistook one kind of fruit for another because he knows them well.
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Have you ever mistaken someone's name?
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