mistaking

[US]/mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
[UK]/mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to make an error in identifying or understanding something; to fail to recognize someone or something; to misunderstand a situation or statement; to see something incorrectly

Phrases & Collocations

mistaking someone

mistaking for friend

mistaking the time

mistaking it all

mistaking my words

mistaking his intent

mistaking her smile

mistaking your name

mistaking the facts

mistaking the signs

Example Sentences

he kept mistaking her for her sister.

she was mistaking the time for the meeting.

they are mistaking my kindness for weakness.

don't go mistaking my silence for agreement.

he was mistaking the symptoms for something minor.

she kept mistaking the names of the characters.

we are mistaking the weather for a sign of spring.

i'm mistaking your intentions for something else.

he was mistaking the directions given by his gps.

they are mistaking confidence for arrogance.

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