be mistaken
Frequency: 8.5150.2 per million words
Used to state that someone is wrong.
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Examples (10)
- You are very much mistaken if you think that people will agree to these changes.
- I think you're mistaken about the time.
- She was mistaken in her belief that the train would be late.
- If they are mistaken, the consequences could be severe.
- Don't be mistaken about my intentions; I'm here to help.
- He has been mistaken for his twin brother many times.
- We were mistaken to assume that the task would be simple.
- It's easy to be mistaken when the facts are unclear.
- Unless I'm mistaken, the meeting starts at 10 AM, not 11 AM.
- They will be mistaken if they expect an easy victory.