word
Mistake
Mih-STAYK
/mɪˈsteɪk/Listen
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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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