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
((be mistaken about sth.)) to be wrong about sth. You are mistaken about the time.
((mistaken + noun)) wrong, incorrect It was a case of mistaken identity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wrong, incorrect; Antonyms: correct, right
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to mistake'. It describes the state of having 'mis-taken' information.
Memory Tips
Often used in the phrase 'to be mistaken', meaning to be wrong about something.