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mistake (noun)

An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'MIS' as 'Missing' and 'TAKE' as 'Taking'. A mistake is when you are 'Missing the right Take' on a situation.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

I did a mistake. → I made a mistake.

I took it with mistake. → I took it by mistake.

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