Mistake: meaning, definitions and examples

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mistake

 

[ mɪˈsteɪk ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

error

An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong.

Synonyms

blunder, error, fault, slip-up

Examples of usage

  • Making a mistake is a normal part of the learning process.
  • She realized her mistake and apologized immediately.
Context #2 | Verb

commit an error

Be wrong about.

Synonyms

confuse, misinterpret, misunderstand

Examples of usage

  • I must have mistaken you for someone else.
  • Don't mistake her silence for agreement.

Translations

Translations of the word "mistake" in other languages:

🇵🇹 erro

🇮🇳 गलती (galti)

🇩🇪 Fehler

🇮🇩 kesalahan

🇺🇦 помилка

🇵🇱 błąd

🇯🇵 間違い (machigai)

🇫🇷 erreur

🇪🇸 error

🇹🇷 hata

🇰🇷 실수 (silsu)

🇸🇦 خطأ (khatā')

🇨🇿 chyba

🇸🇰 chyba

🇨🇳 错误 (cuòwù)

🇸🇮 napaka

🇮🇸 villa

🇰🇿 қателік (qatelik)

🇬🇪 შეცდომა (shecdoma)

🇦🇿 səhv

🇲🇽 error

Etymology

The word 'mistake' originated from the Middle English word 'mistaken' which means 'to take in error'. The word has been in use since the 14th century and has evolved to represent errors in judgment or action. Mistakes are a common part of human experience and can serve as opportunities for growth and learning.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,864, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.