mistake
Произношение: [mɪsˈteɪk]
Слово
Контекст: «general situation»
(noun) a mistake is when someone does something wrong or makes an error. It’s like accidentally spilling your drink or getting an answer wrong on a test.
Пример
She realized her mistake and corrected it immediately.
Пример
He didn't make any mistakes on his math test this time.
Пример
What mistake did you make on your homework?
Контекст: «general situation»
(verb) to mistake means to think something is different from what it really is. It's like confusing one person for another or believing something that isn't true.
Пример
I often mistake my friend for her twin sister because they look so alike.
Пример
She didn’t mistake the facts; she understood everything clearly.
Пример
Did you mistake his comment for a joke?
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