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mistaken

/mɪsˈteɪnd/ verb · British & US
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What does mistaken mean?

verb

To take or assume something to be true or real when it is not, or to believe something to be true or real when it is not.

Example

"She was mistaken about the time of the meeting."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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