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Blunder
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Simple meaning
What does Blunder mean?
A blunder is a careless mistake.
Dictionary definition
A careless or serious mistake; to blunder means to make such a mistake.
Example sentences
Blunder in a sentence
easy
Forgetting his lines was a small blunder in the play.
medium
The goalie made a blunder and let the ball roll past.
hard
The team corrected the blunder before it caused a bigger problem.
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Base word
blunder
noun
blunders
More than one blunder.
verb
blundered
Made a careless mistake in the past.
verb
blundering
Making careless mistakes.
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Practice 1
What does blunder mean?
A blunder is a careless or serious mistake.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to blunder?
Mistake is close in meaning to blunder.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for blunder?
Accuracy means being correct, which contrasts with a blunder.
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