Mistake ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Mistake ( noun )

1. An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong.
2. A misunderstanding or incorrect belief.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french mistac, from medieval latin mistacium, from latin mista- "mixed" (from the verb miscere).

Examples:

1. It was a mistake to trust him.
2. I made a mistake in my calculations.
3. She realized her mistake and apologized.
4. It was a mistake to go to the party.
5. He made a mistake in his statement.

(As a verb)

Mistake ( verb )

1. An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong.
2. A misunderstanding or incorrect belief.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french mistac, from medieval latin mistacium, from latin mista- "mixed" (from the verb miscere).

Examples:

1. It was a mistake to trust him.
2. I made a mistake in my calculations.
3. She realized her mistake and apologized.
4. It was a mistake to go to the party.
5. He made a mistake in his statement.