Definition of mistake
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : to blunder in the choice of
mistook her way in the dark
2a : to misunderstand the meaning or intention of : misinterpret don't mistake me, I mean exactly what I said
b : to make a wrong judgment of the character or ability of
The army's leaders mistook the strength of the enemy.
3 : to identify wrongly : confuse with another
I mistook him for his brother
: to be wrong
you mistook when you thought I laughed at you— Thomas Hardy
mistake
nounDefinition of mistake (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : a wrong judgment : misunderstanding
2 : a wrong action or statement proceeding from faulty judgment, inadequate knowledge, or inattention
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The first known use of mistake was in the 14th century
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