mistake

nounerror, misunderstanding

verbmix up, misunderstand

Synonyms for mistake

noun error, misunderstanding

Antonyms for mistake

Word Origin & History

early 14c., "to commit an offense;" late 14c., "to misunderstand, misinterpret," from a Scandinavian source (cf. Old Norse mistaka "take in error, miscarry"), from mis- "wrongly" (see mis- (1)) + taka "take" (see take (v.)). Related: Mistook; mistaking.

Example Sentences for mistake

Without reasons I was sure of, you know, so there could be no chance of any mistake.

"Nothing, only you locked the door by mistake," said Ben, coolly.

He'll be the corn king all right by June 1st; don't make any mistake on that.

"If you will consult the captain, you may learn your mistake," said Robert.

Yet they not only use this medium, but mistake it for the whitest sunshine.

Shot a damn cock pheasant by mistake, and had to bury the thing in my own covers.

But I concluded the mistake lay in the person; and that his address was to Miss Arabella.

Then label the cans, so that no mistake will be made as to their contents.

She knows the way, and I want mother to be told it right, so there won't be no mistake.

Somebody made a mistake, and they cannot let such a thing go by.

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Antonyms for mistake

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