Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mistake
noun/verb
/mɪˈsteɪk/
Definition
An action or decision that is incorrect or based on faulty judgment.
Examples
- It was a mistake to assume everyone understood the rules.
- She made a mistake on the math test.
- He realized his mistake and apologized.
Meaning
A mistake is something that happens when someone misunderstands something or makes an error.
Synonyms
- error
- blunder
- misstep
- oversight
- fault
