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Misspoke Meaning in English

word · lemma: misspeak

mɪˈspoʊk/, /mɪsˈspoʊk
mih-SPOHK
mɪsspˈəʊk
mih-SPOHK

التعريف

To say something by mistake, usually using the wrong word or saying something incorrect while speaking.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

More formal than 'said the wrong thing.' Common in public speaking, apologies, or interviews. Often used to politely admit a minor error in what was said. "I misspoke" takes responsibility for a mistake without sounding too harsh.

جمل نموذجية

I misspoke during the meeting and gave the wrong number.

basic

Sorry, I misspoke. The class starts at 10 a.m., not 11.

basic

He quickly admitted that he misspoke when asked about the date.

basic

If I misspoke, let me clarify what I meant.

natural

Politicians often say they misspoke instead of admitting to a mistake.

natural

Oh, I misspoke earlier—what I meant was next Friday, not this Friday.

natural