meaning - "Mistaken as" vs. "mistaken for" - English Language
Jul 12, 2014 · I heard someone use the words mistaken as rather than mistaken for. Is this correct? If it is correct then what is the difference between the two? Is it ever wrong to use mistaken as, and if so, …
word choice - Is the phrase "... or I'm mistaken" correct? - English ...
Jan 1, 2013 · Is the phrase "... or I'm mistaken" correct? Ask Question Asked 13 years ago Modified 12 years, 11 months ago
"Don't mistake me" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Don't mistake me is perfectly grammatical, but it doesn't mean anything like "please don't interpret my words negatively". When mistake is used as a verb, it means "identify incorrectly" or "misinterpret". …
What's the difference between "erroneous" and "wrong"?
It means incorrect or mistaken. He made the erroneous assumption that the world was flat. 'Wrong' can be used in those situations too: He's wrong about how much water will fit in that cup. But it has …
word usage - Isn't "to be mistaken" ambiguous? - English Language ...
Dec 6, 2016 · If I'm not mistaken, his name is John. So if my reasoning is correct, to be mistaken has two meanings: to be mistaken for something/someone (verb) to be wrong (adjective) Maybe that's …
meaning - Does mistaken mean mis-taken as misunderstood means …
May 11, 2015 · Misunderstood pretty much means understood incorrectly-- by the same logic, would mistaken mean taken incorrectly?
Should you use "I thought it was" or "I thought it is" when talking ...
Jun 5, 2020 · When you're talking about how you were mistaken in the past, but this fact you were mistaken about is not about something in the past. "I thought 'red' was called 'orange'" "I though...
expressions - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
May 22, 2014 · 1 Having variously been mistaken for Keno, Shredder, and Jet Li, I can relate to your experience. I haven't been able to find a single word for it, but a term I prefer is cross-race …
What is the meaning of "often mistaken, never in doubt"?
Jun 28, 2012 · What is the meaning of "often mistaken, never in doubt"? Ask Question Asked 13 years, 6 months ago Modified 11 years, 6 months ago
Is there a word or phrase for one mistaken belief leading to a web of ...
Apr 29, 2020 · I'm looking for a phrase or expression to describe a certain kind of cognitive bias. Specifically, I have in mind a situation where someone is convinced that something false is actually …