Definition of mistake - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
general errorerror or fault in action, calculation, opinion, or judgment
- His biggest mistake was trusting the wrong person..
2.
decision-makingwrong decision due to bad judgment
- Choosing that path was a mistake.
3.
sportsTECH. US poorly executed pitch in baseballTECH. US
- The batter hit a home run off the mistake.
Verb
1.
misinterprettr. understand or identify incorrectlytr.
- He mistook her nervousness for excitement..
2.
wrong choicetr./intr. choose or select wronglytr./intr.
- She mistook the wrong path and got lost..
Expressions with mistake
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in a way that is not intentional
I called the wrong number by mistake.
error of assigning something to the wrong category
Saying numbers are blue is a category mistake.
identify A as B by error
I mistook the stranger for my brother in the crowded station.
make sure everyone understands clearly
Let there be no mistake, we will win this game.
be certain or sure about something
Make no mistake, this decision will impact everyone.
commit a serious error with significant consequences
He made a grave mistake by ignoring the warning signs.
perform an action that leads to an unintended result
They made a mistake and locked themselves out.
acknowledge that one has made an error
She had to admit her mistake in the report.
serious wrong choice, major error, or misunderstanding
Investing all her savings was a big mistake.
common error often made by many people
Forgetting to save your work is a classic mistake.
error made without deceitful intentions
She apologized for the honest mistake and corrected the report..
used to admit you made a small error or mistake
Oh, my mistake! I thought you said Tuesday.
error in the way a word is written
She made a spelling mistake in her essay.
error made due to lack of attention
He made a careless mistake in his calculations.
something is definitely true or certain
There's no mistake about it, she won the race.
quickly criticize or point out someone's error
He always jumps on my mistakes during meetings.
quickly notice and point out someone's error or fault
She leapt on his mistake during the meeting.
quickly notice and criticize or use someone's error
The teacher pounced on his mistake during the lesson.
basic error made by a beginner
He made a rookie mistake by not checking the weather before the hike.
used to stress the truth of a statement
Make no mistake about it, this is important.
do something that later proves wrong unwise or regrettable
I made the mistake of telling everyone my secret.
without any errors or mistakes
Her mistake-free performance impressed the judges.
expression of disbelief because news seems impossible or incorrect
There must be some mistake, he would never do that.
without a doubt or question
He is the best player, and no mistake.
Origin of mistake
Old Norse, mistaka (to take in error)
Terms with mistake included in their meaning
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flawless
without fault or mistake; without flaw, of supreme quality
mistake
state of being wrong or incorrect
justify fault
provide a reason for a fault or mistake
mistake
to make an error in judgment or choice
apology
expresses regret for a minor mistake
mistaken call
telephone number dialed by mistake
social
state of discomfort from social mistake
accountability
responsibility for a mistake or wrongdoing
emotional pardon
stop feeling angry towards someone for a mistake
error
make a mistake or error
error
small mistake or error
responsibility
take responsibility for a mistake or fault
communication
expressions of regret for a mistake or offense
blame
responsible for a mistake or wrongdoing
mistaken warning
warning signal given by mistake
mistake
make a mistake in understanding or answering
forgiveness
allow someone to try again after a mistake
forgiveness opportunity
allow someone to try again after a mistake or failure
self-criticism
expresses realization of one's own mistake or oversight
fault
responsible for a mistake or wrongdoing
reassurance
reassures that a mistake is not important
education
understand from a mistake to avoid repeating it
learning
understand from experience to avoid repeating a mistake
explanation
provide a reason to explain a mistake
Examples of mistake in a sentence
Forgetting her birthday was a huge mistake. It was a mistake to ignore the warning. Buying that car was a financial mistake. The pitcher's mistake cost them the game. A mistake led to the team's defeat. She mistook the salt for sugar.
They mistook the sound for thunder. He mistook the stranger for his friend. They mistook the instructions and built it incorrectly.
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- French:erreur, se tromper, ...
- German:Fehler, missverstehen, ...
- Italian:sbaglio, confondere, ...
- Spanish:equivocación, confundir, ...
- Portuguese:erro, confundir, ...
- Chinese:错误, 误解, ...
- Japanese:間違い, 誤解する, ...
- Arabic:خَطَأ, أَخْطَأَ في, ...
- Hebrew:טָעוּת, לִטְעוֹת, ...
- Russian:ошибка, ошибаться, ...
- Ukrainian:помилка, помилково прийняти, ...
- Hindi:गलती, गलत समझना, ...
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