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MISTAKE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Mistake.

How to pronounce mistake:

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Mistake - as a noun

An understanding of something that is not correct

Example: "He wasn't going to admit his mistake"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
misapprehensionmisunderstanding

Part of a statement that is not correct

Example: "The book was full of errors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
error
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
misstatement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Mistake - as a verb

Identify incorrectly

Example: "Don't mistake her for her twin sister"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
misidentify
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
identify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To make a mistake or be incorrect

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
errslip
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I made a mistake on my math test and got a low score."
"He admitted his mistake and apologized for it."
"It was an honest mistake, and I didn't mean to offend anyone."
"She realized her mistake after the letter was already sent."
"Learning from your mistakes is an important part of personal growth."
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Word Game Points

Is MISTAKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mistake is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MISTAKE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is MISTAKE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mistake is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MISTAKE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is MISTAKE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mistake is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MISTAKE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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