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to mistake
01
to be wrong or make an error
Transitive: to mistake sth
Example
She often mistakes one twin for the other due to their striking resemblance.
People sometimes mistake my sister and me for twins because we look so alike.
They mistook the address and ended up at the wrong location.
02
to incorrectly think someone or something is a different person or thing
Transitive: to mistake sb/sth for sb/sth
Mistake
Example
Learning from past mistakes can help you avoid similar pitfalls in the future.
It 's important to take responsibility for your mistakes rather than shifting blame onto others.
Recognizing and admitting your mistakes is the first step toward personal growth.
02
an understanding of something that is not correct
03
part of a statement that is not correct
Example
She often mistakes one twin for the other due to their striking resemblance.
People sometimes mistake my sister and me for twins because we look so alike.
They mistook the address and ended up at the wrong location.
I hope I don't mistake the dates and miss the deadline.
