Cool MateMeaning of Mistake
In simple words: An error or something done wrongly.
Mistake in a sentence
- I made a mistake on my homework.
- Everyone makes a mistake sometimes.
- It's easy to mistake one word for another in this language.
- Don't worry about your mistake; we all learn from them.
- He often mistakes his left side for his right side.
How to use Mistake
Used in both casual and formal contexts. It’s appropriate in everyday conversation but can also be used in professional discussions about errors.
Grammar pattern
make + mistake
Memory hint
Think of a ‘miss’ in a game – you miss your target and make a mistake.
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Collocations with Mistake
Synonyms for Mistake
Common mistakes with Mistake
- 'Mistakes' as a singular instead of plural (e.g., saying 'a mistake' when referring to multiple errors).
- Confusing 'mistake' with 'error', where 'mistake' is more general.
- Using 'mistake' without a clear object (e.g., saying 'I made a mistake' is fine, but 'I made' alone is unclear).
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Mistake in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
خطأ
غلطة أو شي انعمل بطريقة مو صحيحة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভুল
একটা ভুল বা ভুলভাবে করা কিছু।
- GermanDeutsch
Fehler
Ein Fehler oder etwas, das falsch gemacht wurde.
- SpanishEspañol
Error
Un error o algo hecho incorrectamente.
- Persianفارسی
اشتباه
یک خطا یا چیزی که به اشتباه انجام شده.
- FrenchFrançais
Erreur, faute
Une erreur ou quelque chose fait de travers.
- Hindiहिन्दी
गलती
कोई गलती या कुछ गलत हो जाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Errore
Un errore o qualcosa fatto in modo sbagliato.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Erro
Um erro ou algo feito de forma errada.
- RussianРусский
Ошибка, Ошибка, Ошибка
Ошибка или что-то сделанное неправильно.
- Urduاردو
غلطی، غلط، اشتباه
کوئی غلطی یا کوئی کام جو غلط کیا گیا ہو۔
- Chinese中文
错误
一个错误或做错的事情。
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Frequently asked questions about Mistake
What does Mistake mean?
An error or something done wrongly.
What is the definition of Mistake?
an action or an opinion that is not correct, or that produces a result that you did not want
How do you use Mistake in a sentence?
I made a mistake on my homework.
Can you give another example of Mistake?
Everyone makes a mistake sometimes.
What are synonyms for Mistake?
Common alternatives include error.
What is the opposite of Mistake?
Opposite meanings include correct, success.
What words go with Mistake?
It commonly pairs with big, colossal, great, make, commit, repeat, happen, occur, by mistake, mistake about, all a mistake, an easy mistake to make, make the mistake of doing something, big, colossal, great, make, commit, repeat, happen, occur, by mistake, mistake about, all a mistake, an easy mistake to make, make the mistake of doing something.
What are common mistakes when using Mistake?
'Mistakes' as a singular instead of plural (e.g., saying 'a mistake' when referring to multiple errors). Confusing 'mistake' with 'error', where 'mistake' is more general. Using 'mistake' without a clear object (e.g., saying 'I made a mistake' is fine, but 'I made' alone is unclear).
How do you pronounce Mistake?
US: /["/mɪˈsteɪk/"]/, UK: /["/mɪˈsteɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Mistake?
Used in both casual and formal contexts. It’s appropriate in everyday conversation but can also be used in professional discussions about errors.
What CEFR level is Mistake?
"Mistake" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.