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 …

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 …

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 …

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

If you make a mistake, you do something which you did not intend to do, or which produces a result that you do not want. I think it's a serious mistake to confuse books with life. Jonathan …

Mistake Bay, a bay in Canada Mistake Crag, a crag in Antarctica Mistake Creek, Queensland, an Australian locality Mistake Peak, a mountain in Antarctica Mistake Peak (Arizona), a mountain …

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

Making mistakes can be embarrassing and sometimes painful, but mistakes are important opportunities for learning and personal growth. Keep reading for more on mistakes and how to …

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 …

Mistake has a lot of uses, but they all have to do with doing the wrong thing. A mistake in math class will result in the wrong answer, but a mistake with a gun could get someone killed. If you …