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to be mistaken
Godan VerbIntransitive VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to be mistaken
  2. 2. to be incorrect
  3. 3. to make a mistake (in)
  4. 4. to mistake (one thing with another)
To make a mistake or to be wrong about something. It is used as a verb when someone does something incorrectly or holds an incorrect belief, for example getting an answer wrong on a test or going the wrong way.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I overthought it and got the answer wrong!

Sentence 2

Getting mad here would be the wrong move, right?

Sentence 3

Something feels a little off about this explanation.

Sentence 4

Alright, I won't mess up next time.

Sentence 5

I admit that my judgment was wrong.