mistaken
Translation
mistaken, wrong, incorrect
Examples
You are mistaken about the time.
You are mistaken about the time.
It was a case of mistaken identity.
It was a case of mistaken identity.
Grammar Patterns
((to be ~ about sth.)) to be wrong about sth. You are mistaken about the time.
((a ~ identity/belief)) a wrong identity/belief It was a case of mistaken identity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wrong, incorrect, erroneous; Antonyms: correct, right
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to mistake'.
Memory Tips
If you are 'mistaken', you have 'taken' the wrong idea.