mistake
|mis/take|
B1
/mɪˈsteɪk/
error or misunderstanding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mistake' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'mistaka,' where 'mis-' meant 'wrongly' and 'taka' meant 'to take.'
Historical Evolution
'mistaka' transformed into the Middle English word 'mistaken,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mistake.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take wrongly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an error or misunderstanding.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong.
It was a mistake to trust him.
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Verb 1
to be wrong about or to misunderstand something.
I mistook her for her sister.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35