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Mistake

Mih-STAYK

/mɪˈsteɪk/

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Syllable breakdown

mistake

Dictionary meaning

A wrong action attributable to bad judgment, ignorance, or inattention.

Examples

  • They made a grave mistake.
  • They were not going to admit their mistake.

Synonyms: error, fault

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