Mistake
Meaning
An act or judgement that is misguided or wrong.
Pronunciation
UK mɪˈsteɪk
US mɪˈsteɪk
Example Sentences
- If someone makes a mistake, the robot is damaged or destroyed, which is better than a person being killed.
- Sea turtles often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish and eat them.
- Many seabirds feed plastic pieces to their chicks by mistake.
- A character often makes a mistake first.
- Then they learn from that mistake.
Learn Mistake in Context
Why Plastic Hurts Sea LifeEvery year, millions of tons of plastic enter the ocean. This plastic causes serious harm to sea life around the world. Plastic bags, bottles, and nets drift through the water for hundreds of years. S...Read story 
Movies That Teach Us LessonsCan a movie teach you something new? Yes, many movies teach us important lessons. Some movies teach us to be kind. Others teach us to never give up. A character often makes a mistake first. Then they...Read story
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