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mistake

Pronunciation: [mɪsˈteɪk]

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Learn how to use mistake in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce mistake

Pronunciation: [mɪsˈteɪk]

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