mɪsˈteɪk n. & v. --n. 1 an
incorrect idea or
opinion; a
thing incorrectly
done or thought. 2 an
error of
judgement. --v.tr. (past
mistook;
past part. mistaken) 1
misunderstand the meaning or
intention of (a
person, a
statement, etc.). 2 (foll. by for) wrongly
take or
identify (mistook me
for you). 3
choose wrongly (mistake one's vocation). øand (or make) no mistake colloq. undoubtedly. by mistake accidentally; in error.
there is no mistaking
one is
sure to
recognize (a person or thing). øømistakable adj. mistakably adv. [ME f. ON mistaka (as
MIS-(1), TAKE)]