noun
mistaking
Mistaking (noun) means a mistake or misunderstanding. Example: “There's no mistaking what he meant by that look.”
noun
1
A mistake or misunderstanding.
"There's no mistaking what he meant by that look."
How to use mistaking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn error, most often used today in the fixed phrase "no mistaking."
Common pairings
no mistaking
Word forms
mistakings plural
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misunderstanding
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What does “mistaking” mean?
The word “mistaking” means a mistake or misunderstanding. In plain terms, an error, most often used today in the fixed phrase "no mistaking.".
How do you use “mistaking” in a sentence?
Here is “mistaking” used in a sentence: “There's no mistaking what he meant by that look.”
What part of speech is “mistaking”?
“Mistaking” is a noun.
What is the meaning of mistaking?
"mistaking" (noun) means a mistake or misunderstanding.