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. Why am I …

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 says it was his …

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 learn from them.

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 in the …

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

• My first marriage was a terrible failure. I don't want to make the same mistake again. • There must be some mistake - I definitely paid the bill last week. • Check your work carefully for any spelling …

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 …