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Meaning of the word mix-up in English

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mix-up

US /ˈmɪks.ʌp/

UK /ˈmɪks.ʌp/

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Noun

a mistake that causes confusion

Example:

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There was a mix-up with the flight numbers, so we ended up on the wrong plane.

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The scheduling mix-up caused a lot of inconvenience for everyone.

Synonym:

confusion mistake error blunder muddle

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