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MISTAKES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Mistakes.

How to pronounce mistakes:

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Mistakes - as a noun

An understanding of something that is not correct

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
misapprehension24misunderstanding

Part of a statement that is not correct

Example: "The book was full of errors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
error5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
misstatement16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Mistakes - as a verb

Identify incorrectly

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
misidentify20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
identify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To make a mistake or be incorrect

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
err3slip6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I learned from my mistakes and grew stronger."
"It's important to admit your mistakes and apologize."
"She made a lot of mistakes on the test."
"The company suffered financial losses due to costly mistakes."
"He was punished for his mistakes."
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Word Game Points

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

MISTAKES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is MISTAKES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mistakes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MISTAKES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is MISTAKES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mistakes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MISTAKES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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