Dictionary - English
mistake
- An error or fault resulting from defective judgment, deficient knowledge, or carelessness. from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition / listen
- A misconception or misunderstanding. from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition / listen
- To understand wrongly; misinterpret: mistook my politeness for friendliness. from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition / listen
- To recognize or identify incorrectly: He mistook her for her sister. from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition / listen
- To make a mistake; err. from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition / listen
