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mistaking

The correct spelling is mistaking.

How to pronounce mistaking

verb

Say it like: Mis-tak-ing

The correct spelling is mistaking. To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another. For example: "Don't mistake my kindness for weakness."

Usage Examples

Don't mistake my kindness for weakness.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another.
  2. 2.To misunderstand (someone).
  3. 3.To commit an unintentional error; to do or think something wrong.
  4. 4.To take or choose wrongly.

noun

  1. 1.A mistake.

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