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Mistake

noun
/mɪˈsteɪk/

Meaning

An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong; an error
An action or decision that is wrong or misguided.

Example Sentences

Making mistakes is part of the learning process.

She realized her mistake after submitting the wrong file.

Example Expressions

make a mistake

Synonyms

error, blunder, fault, slip, misjudgment
Entry 1
error, blunder, fault, slip
Entry 2
error, blunder, slip, misjudgment, fault

Antonyms

correctness, accuracy, success, truth
Entry 1
correctness, accuracy, success
Entry 2
accuracy, correctness, truth

Collocations

common mistake, serious mistake, honest mistake, learn from mistakes, big mistake, silly mistake
Entry 1
common mistake, serious mistake, honest mistake, learn from mistakes
Entry 2
common mistake, big mistake, silly mistake, honest mistake

Related Vocabularies

A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Time spent giving someone your full attention in order to strengthen your relationship with them.
A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.
A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.
A situation where no progress is possible.

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