mistake

US /mɪˈstek/

UK /mɪ'steɪk/

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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.

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