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    mistake

    US /mɪˈstek/

    ・

    UK /mɪ'steɪk/

    A1TOEIC
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
    She made a terrible mistake when she married him so young
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To misunderstand the meaning or intention of something.
    I mistook her for her sister because they look so alike.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To be wrong about something.
    Everyone makes mistakes; it's part of learning.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A misunderstanding or misinterpretation.
    There must be some mistake; I never ordered this item.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To identify or recognize incorrectly.
    I mistook her for her sister because they look so alike.

    Video subtitles

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • MISTAKE USING A

      MISTAKE USING A

    • IT WAS A MISTAKE AND I

      IT WAS A MISTAKE AND I

    B1

    Woman charged $7,000 for Subway sandwich

    02:08Woman charged $7,000 for Subway sandwich
    • This is unbelievable because I feel like everyone that sees it has to know that it's a mistake.

      This is unbelievable because I feel like everyone that sees it has to know that it's a mistake.

    • This is unbelievable because I feel like everyone that sees it has to know that it's a mistake.

      This is unbelievable because I feel like everyone that sees it has to know that it's a mistake.

    B1

    How to Talk About Mistakes in English

    03:14How to Talk About Mistakes in English
    • I made a mistake this morning.

      I made a mistake this morning.

    • When you do something that you weren't planning on doing, we usually describe it with the phrase "I made a mistake."

      When you do something that you weren't planning on doing, we usually describe it with the phrase "I made a mistake."

    A2

    How Gucci Fell From High Fashion to Discount Rack

    07:28How Gucci Fell From High Fashion to Discount Rack
    • And the mistake was that basically they created many variations of these products.

      And the mistake was that basically they created many variations of these products.

    B1

    How To Say Sorry For Hurting Someone You Love

    06:20How To Say Sorry For Hurting Someone You Love
    • Because I want to be there for you in the future. You can count on me moving forward to not repeat that mistake. I really don't want to hurt you."

      Because I want to be there for you in the future. You can count on me moving forward to not repeat that mistake. I really don't want to hurt you."

    • count on me moving forward to not repeat that mistake. I really don't want to hurt

      count on me moving forward to not repeat that mistake. I really don't want to hurt

    A2

    Why Do These Words Get Mispronounced So Much? | Otherwords

    08:48Why Do These Words Get Mispronounced So Much? | Otherwords
    • But don't hyper focus too much because that can lead to another mistake.

      But don't hyper focus too much because that can lead to another mistake.

    • Hypercorrection is when you make a mistake because you're trying too hard to be correct.

      Hypercorrection is when you make a mistake because you're trying too hard to be correct.

    B1

    Who Is Kim Jong Un? His Former Teacher Speaks Out | TODAY

    04:49Who Is Kim Jong Un? His Former Teacher Speaks Out | TODAY
    • So while we may know little of him, to underestimate his knowledge of the West might be a mistake.

      So while we may know little of him, to underestimate his knowledge of the West might be a mistake.

    • TO UNDERESTIMATE HIS KNOWLEDGE OF THE WEST MIGHT BE A MISTAKE.

      TO UNDERESTIMATE HIS KNOWLEDGE OF THE WEST MIGHT BE A MISTAKE.

    B1

    Gen Z is reshaping the future of work – here’s how

    08:36Gen Z is reshaping the future of work – here’s how
    • I think the mistake is to try to say, "I'm going to retain you with money." I think the idea is going to be, "I'm going to retain you with training, with development opportunities, with experiences." Gone are the days are, um, of particularly in advertising, of just having things like a ping-pong table or having a fun interior.

      I think the mistake is to try to say, "I'm going to retain you with money." I think the idea is going to be, "I'm going to retain you with training, with development opportunities, with experiences." Gone are the days are, um, of particularly in advertising, of just having things like a ping-pong table or having a fun interior.

    • I think the mistake is to try to say I'm going to retain you with money.

      I think the mistake is to try to say I'm going to retain you with money.

    B1

    Finn, Jake, Princess Bubblegum, Marceline and BMO - My Best Friends in the World

    02:16Finn, Jake, Princess Bubblegum, Marceline and BMO - My Best Friends in the World
    • Make no mistake, I'm gonna sing a song that feels so real.

      Make no mistake, I'm gonna sing a song that feels so real.

    • Make no mistake, I'm gonna sing a song that feels so real, it'll make this do-o-o-or break!

      Make no mistake, I'm gonna sing a song that feels so real, it'll make this do-o-o-or break!

    A2

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • I just think it's a mistake, Bethel.

      I just think it's a mistake, Bethel.

    • I think it's a mistake.

      I think it's a mistake.

    B1