misremember

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //mɪs.rɪˈmɛm.bər//

KK: /mɪsˈrɛməmˌbɚ/

transitive verb

Definition

To recall something in a way that is not accurate or correct.

Example

I tend to misremember the details of our conversation.

Tense Forms

Past: misremembered

Past Participle: misremembered

Conversation

I thought we went to the beach last weekend, but I might misremember it.

No, we actually went hiking instead!

That's right! I often misremember our plans from time to time.

It happens to everyone — no worries, really!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

misrecall

misquote

mistake

Antonyms

remember

recall

recognize

Root Explanation

Misremember → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "remember" (from Latin "memorare", meaning to recall or bring to mind). The word "misremember" means to recall something incorrectly or to remember wrongly.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly, and 'remember' meaning to bring something to mind. This helps you remember that misremember means to recall something incorrectly.

Visually Confused Words

disremember