mistaking (Meaning)

Wordnet

mistaking (n)

putting the wrong interpretation on

Webster

mistaking (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Mistake

Webster

mistaking (n.)

An error; a mistake.

mistaking Sentence Examples

  1. Mistaking the faint rustling for footsteps, she quickly turned around.
  2. He accidentally emailed the wrong person, mistaking their address for another.
  3. The doctor mistook the patient's symptoms for a common cold, delaying the correct diagnosis.
  4. The students mistook the teacher's enthusiasm for impatience, making them feel uncomfortable.
  5. She mistook the stranger's friendly smile for an invitation, only to realize later that it was just a coincidence.
  6. The hiker mistook the faint trail for a shortcut, leading them astray in the wilderness.
  7. Mistaking the sound of a bell for an alarm, she jumped out of bed in a panic.
  8. The cashier mistook the counterfeit bill for a genuine one, resulting in a financial loss for the store.
  9. The tour guide mistook the landmark for another, giving inaccurate information to the tourists.
  10. Mistaking the gentle breeze for a strong gust, he secured the boat too tightly, causing unnecessary stress on the ropes.

FAQs About the word mistaking

putting the wrong interpretation onof Mistake, An error; a mistake.

misunderstanding, missing, misconstruing, misperceiving, misinterpreting,misreading, misapprehending, misconceiving, misdeeming, mishearing

catching, perceiving, taking in, comprehending, comprehending, understanding, seeing, getting, apprehending, conceiving

Mistaking the faint rustling for footsteps, she quickly turned around.

He accidentally emailed the wrong person, mistaking their address for another.

The doctor mistook the patient's symptoms for a common cold, delaying the correct diagnosis.

The students mistook the teacher's enthusiasm for impatience, making them feel uncomfortable.