mistaking
|mis/tak/ing|
B2
/mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
(mistake)
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 'to misunderstand or misinterpret'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'mistake'.
She is mistaking the salt for sugar.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40