mistake implies misconception or inadvertence and usually expresses less criticism than error. blunder regularly imputes stupidity or ignorance as a cause and connotes some degree of blame. slip …

MISTAKE definition: an error in action, calculation, opinion, or judgment caused by poor reasoning, carelessness, insufficient knowledge, etc. See examples of mistake used in a sentence.

I'm not blaming you - we all make mistakes. [ + to infinitive ] It was a mistake for us to come here tonight. This letter's full of spelling mistakes. I've discovered a few mistakes in your calculations.

Definition of mistake noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Marrying him was the biggest mistake she ever made. make the mistake of doing something I stupidly made the mistake of giving them my phone number. 3 → by mistake 4 → in mistake for …

There must be some mistake. A mistake is something or part of something that is incorrect or not right. Her mother sighed and rubbed out another mistake in the crossword puzzle. If you mistake one …

Don't say that someone 'does' a mistake or an error.

Mistake definition: An error or fault resulting from defective judgment, deficient knowledge, or carelessness.

There must be some mistake. Everybody makes mistakes from time to time. I made the mistake of believing her. Make no mistake (about it), if we don't address these problems now, they will only get …

Most people can divide tones into only about six different categories before they begin to make mistakes and start lumping different tones in the same category.