mistime
mistime · mistimes · mistimed · mistiming
To perform an action at the wrong timeTo perform an action at the wrong time; especially to misjudge the timing of coordinated events.
/mɪsˈtaɪm/
» Tom mistimed it.
Meaning
1 sensesTo perform an action at the wrong time; especially to misjudge the timing of coordinated events.
I mistimed my leap and fell flat on my face.
More definitions
- time incorrectly
Examples
1 sentencesTom mistimed it.
Forms
mistimes, mistiming, mistimed, mistimedWord family
1 related wordsRelatedmistiming
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle