Error and Misspelling

Error

Error noun - An unintentional departure from truth or accuracy.

Misspelling and error are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misspelling" instead a noun "Error".

Nearby Words: err, erroneous, errorless

Misspelling

Misspelling noun - A spelling that is incorrect.
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Synonyms for Misspelling

Error and misspelling are semantically related. You can use "Error" instead a noun "Misspelling".

Nearby Word: misspelled

Both words in one sentence

  • Spelling Bee He manages to force a tie by intentionally misspelling words whenever she makes an error.
    Source: Spelling Bee
  • The way he does this (purposely misspelling a word on Chaitanya's turn, fully expecting him to correct the error) ensures that, even if Guy didn't get disqualified, Chaitanya still would have won.
  • Surprisingly Good English Assassination Classroom has some very well written English, to the point where ironically the only error in an English newspaper article in episode 2 was misspelling a Japanese word.
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