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Topic: Common Errors

missay

IPA: //mɪsˈeɪ//

KK: /mɪsˈeɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To speak negatively or disrespectfully about someone or something.

Example: He tends to missay his opponents during debates.

transitive verb

Definition: To say something incorrectly or to speak negatively about someone or something.

Example: He didn't mean to missay her intentions; it was just a misunderstanding.

missend

IPA: /ˈmɪsˌɛnd/

KK: /ˈmɪsˌɛnd/

verb

Definition: To send something to the wrong place or person.

Example: I accidentally missend the email to the wrong address.

misset

IPA: /ˈmɪsɛt/

KK: /ˈmɪsɛt/

adjective

Definition: Not set correctly or improperly arranged.

Example: The misset furniture made the room look uninviting.

verb

Definition: To place something in the wrong location or to adjust something incorrectly.

Example: He misset the alarm clock, causing him to wake up late.

missort

IPA: /ˈmɪsˌsɔrt/

KK: /ˈmɪsˌsɔrt/

noun

Definition: An item or group of items that have been sorted incorrectly, leading to a mistake in organization or classification.

Example: The warehouse had to deal with a large number of missorts that caused delays in shipping.

verb

Definition: To arrange items in the wrong order or category.

Example: If you missort the files, it will take longer to find the documents you need.

missound

IPA: /mɪsˈaʊnd/

KK: /mɪsˈaʊnd/

verb

Definition: To make a sound incorrectly or to pronounce something in a wrong way.

Example: He tends to missound some of the difficult words when he reads aloud.

misspeak

IPA: //mɪsˈspiːk//

KK: /mɪsˈpik/

intransitive verb

Definition: To speak in a way that is incorrect or not intended, often by making a mistake in words or phrasing.

Example: During the meeting, she misspoke about the project's deadline.

transitive verb

Definition: To say something incorrectly or to make a mistake while speaking.

Example: During the interview, she misspoke and said the wrong date.

misspeaking

IPA: //mɪsˈspiːkɪŋ//

KK: /mɪsˈspiːkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of speaking in a way that is incorrect or misleading, often by making a mistake in words or expressions.

Example: Her misspeaking during the presentation led to confusion among the audience.

misspell

IPA: //mɪsˈpɛl//

KK: /mɪsˈpɛl/

transitive verb

Definition: To write or say a word incorrectly.

Example: I often misspell difficult words in my essays.

misspelling

IPA: //ˈmɪsˌspɛlɪŋ//

KK: /ˈmɪsˌspɛlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A word that is written with the wrong letters or in the wrong order.

Example: The word 'definately' is a common misspelling of 'definitely'.

misspent

IPA: //ˈmɪsˌspɛnt//

KK: /ˈmɪsˌspɛnt/

adjective

Definition: Used in a way that is not good or useful, often referring to time or money that has been wasted.

Example: He regretted his misspent youth, wishing he had made better choices.

verb

Definition: To use money or time in a way that is not wise or beneficial.

Example: He realized he had misspent his youth on trivial pursuits.

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