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mistook

The correct spelling is mistook.

How to pronounce mistook

/mɪsˈtʊk/
verb

IPA: /mɪsˈtʊk/

Say it like: Mis-too-k

The correct spelling is mistook. 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.

Definition

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.

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