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Raremistook
The correct spelling is mistook.
How to pronounce mistook
/mɪsˈtʊk/
verbIPA: /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.To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another.
- 2.To misunderstand (someone).
- 3.To commit an unintentional error; to do or think something wrong.
- 4.To take or choose wrongly.
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