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Definition mistake in British English

mistake noun

[countable] noun
/mɪˈsteɪk/

▪ bad, big, careless, costly, deliberate, disastrous, dreadful, expensive, fatal, grave, serious, terrible, tragic

➡ confused

1

something that you have not done correctly, or something you say or think that is not correct

Example

I won't make the same mistake again!

Example

Don't worry: it's an easy mistake to make.

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It's much easier to correct mistakes at an early stage.

Example

I wish you'd admitted your mistake earlier.

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fail miscommunication error
1.1

something that you say or write in a way that is not correct

Example

spelling/grammar mistakes

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fail miscommunication error
2

something you do that you later wish you had not done, because it causes a lot of problems

Example

You're making a big mistake.

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The wrong choice of computer could prove a costly mistake.

Example

Marrying him had been the biggest mistake of her life.

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It would be a mistake to think that the trouble is over.

Example

I made the mistake of inviting Jennifer to the party.

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fail miscommunication error
Definition mistake in British English