Mistook

//mɪsˈtʊk// verb, slang

verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past of mistake form-of, past
  2. 2
    past participle of mistake colloquial, form-of, nonstandard, participle, past

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errorerrorfaultaberrationaccidentamiss

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"I mistook you for your brother."

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