mistake
Pronunciation: [mɪsˈteɪk]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
She realized her mistake and corrected it immediately.
Example
He didn't make any mistakes on his math test this time.
Example
What mistake did you make on your homework?
Context: "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.
Example
I often mistake my friend for her twin sister because they look so alike.
Example
She didn’t mistake the facts; she understood everything clearly.
Example
Did you mistake his comment for a joke?
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