mistakenly (B1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /mɪˈsteɪkənli/
Definition
In a way that is wrong or incorrect, due to an error in judgment or fact.
Examples
She mistakenly believed the meeting was scheduled for Tuesday.
The package was mistakenly delivered to the wrong address.
He mistakenly assumed that everyone knew about the change of plans.
How to Use mistakenly
- mistakenly + verb (collocation)
- Indicates that the action of the verb was performed in error. — "The report was mistakenly filed under the wrong category."
- mistakenly + adjective (collocation)
- Describes a state or quality that was wrongly attributed or perceived. — "He was mistakenly labeled as the culprit."
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