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Topic: Common Errors

misprint

IPA: /ˈmɪsˌprɪnt/

KK: /ˈmɪsˌprɪnt/

noun

Definition: A mistake that occurs in printed text, such as a typo or incorrect word.

Example: The book had a misprint on the second page that made it hard to read.

transitive verb

Definition: To print something incorrectly, resulting in errors in the text or image.

Example: The publisher had to correct a misprint in the book before it was released.

misprize

IPA: /mɪsˈpraɪz/

KK: /mɪsˈpraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To value something less than it deserves or to regard it with contempt.

Example: Many people misprize the importance of education in achieving success.

mispronounce

IPA: /ˌmɪs.prəˈnaʊns/

KK: /mɪsprəˈnaʊns/

intransitive verb

Definition: To say a word incorrectly or in a way that is not the standard pronunciation.

Example: Many people mispronounce my name, even after I tell them how to say it.

transitive verb

Definition: To say a word in the wrong way or with the wrong sounds.

Example: Many people mispronounce my name, but I don't mind correcting them.

mispronounced

IPA: /ˌmɪs.prəˈnaʊnst/

KK: /mɪsprəˈnaʊnst/

adjective

Definition: Describing a word or name that has been said incorrectly.

Example: The name was mispronounced during the ceremony, causing confusion among the guests.

verb

Definition: To say a word incorrectly or in a way that is not the standard pronunciation.

Example: She mispronounced my name during the introduction.

misquotation

IPA: /ˌmɪsˈkwoʊˈteɪʃən/

KK: /mɪsˈkwoʊteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A statement that quotes someone incorrectly or inaccurately.

Example: The article contained a misquotation of the famous author's words.

misquote

IPA: /mɪsˈkwoʊt/

KK: /mɪsˈkwot/

transitive verb

Definition: To repeat or refer to something that someone has said or written, but in a way that is not accurate or correct.

Example: He misquoted the famous author in his essay, leading to confusion about the original meaning.

misraise

IPA: /mɪsˈreɪz/

KK: /mɪsˈreɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To raise or excite something in an unreasonable or improper way.

Example: The teacher was concerned that the new policy might misraise expectations among the students.

misrate

IPA: /ˈmɪsreɪt/

KK: /ˈmɪsreɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To evaluate or assess something incorrectly.

Example: The critic seemed to misrate the film, giving it a much lower score than it deserved.

misrated

IPA: /mɪsˈreɪtɪd/

KK: /mɪsˈreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been evaluated or judged in a way that is not accurate or correct.

Example: The movie was misrated by critics, leading to a misunderstanding of its quality.

misread

IPA: //mɪsˈriːd//

KK: /mɪsˈrɛd/

transitive verb

Definition: To read something incorrectly or to misunderstand its meaning.

Example: I misread the instructions and ended up doing the task wrong.

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