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mistaken

mis·tak·en

mistaken

 
 
pronunciation:
mih stae kn
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: being an error.
She had a mistaken idea about when the movie started.
synonyms:
false, inaccurate, incorrect, untrue, wrong
antonyms:
true
similar words:
defective, flawed
definition 2: in error; wrong.
He thought it was a costume party, but he was mistaken.
synonyms:
incorrect, off base, wrong
antonyms:
correct, right
similar words:
deceived
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derivations: mistakenly (adv.), mistakenness (n.)