Mistake

//mɪˈsteɪk//

Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "mistake" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

answer being being correct correct correct answer correction on purpose purpose success

Capable Of

anger person cost money result in catastrophy

Created By

Derived Terms

Wards Mistake and no mistake by mistake calculated mistake category mistake honest mistake make a mistake make no mistake misfuck mistakability mistakable mistake fare mistake windmills for giants mistakeable mistakeful mistakeless mistakeproof mistaker unmistakable

Derived From

Distinct From

correct intended

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

act identify misconception misstatement move nonaccomplishment nonachievement

Type Of (IsA)

action misconception nonaccomplishment

Manner Of

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