Meaning & use
mistake
An action, decision, or belief that is incorrect or produces an unintended result.
See it in a sentence
Forgetting to save the document before the computer crashed was a costly mistake.
Admitting a mistake early is often better than trying to hide it.
A note on using this word
Mistake is a neutral, everyday word for an error; blunder suggests a more careless or embarrassing one.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To identify or understand someone or something incorrectly.
I mistook her sister for her at the party because they look so alike.
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