Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Mistake.
How to pronounce mistake:
US
Mistake - as a noun
A wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
Example: "He made a bad mistake"
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- blot
- smear
- smirch
- spot
- stain
- confusion
- mix-up
- incursion
- miscalculation
- misestimation
- misreckoning
- distortion
- miscue
- parapraxis
- slip
- slip-up
- offside
- lapse
- oversight
- omission
- skip
- bloomer
- blooper
- blunder
- boo-boo
- botch
- bungle
- flub
- foul-up
- pratfall
- balls-up
- ballup
- cockup
- mess-up
- betise
- folly
- foolishness
- imbecility
- stupidity
- renege
- revoke
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An understanding of something that is not correct
Example: "He wasn't going to admit his mistake"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Part of a statement that is not correct
Example: "The book was full of errors"
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Mistake - as a verb
Identify incorrectly
Example: "Don't mistake her for her twin sister"
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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."
Word Game Points
Is MISTAKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mistake is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordMISTAKE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is MISTAKE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mistake is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMISTAKE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
