mistake
English → English
(error) Blunder: something that is incorrect or done wrong by accident
I made a spelling mistake in my essay and had to correct it before submitting.
(English) I made a spelling mistake in my essay and had to correct it before submitting.
It was a big mistake to leave the windows open while it was raining.
(English) It was a big mistake to leave the windows open while it was raining.
(action) Confuse: to think that someone or something is someone or something else
I often mistake her for her twin sister because they look exactly the same.
(English) I often mistake her for her twin sister because they look exactly the same.
The tourist mistook the museum entrance for the library next door.
(English) The tourist mistook the museum entrance for the library next door.
Entry ID: en:en:mistake · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary