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blunders


Meanings
  • Noun

    An error or mistake, especially a significant or costly one.

    - "He made a blunder in his calculations."
    - "The team's blunder during the game cost them the match."
  • Noun

    A clumsy or awkward action or movement.

    - "He made a blunder trying to catch the ball."
    - "She took a blunder in the dark."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with blunders
thunders , pounders , sounders
Homophones
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  1. blunderbuss () : A type of large-bore gun


Variants
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blunder , blundered , blunderer , blunderers , blundering , blunderingly , blunders
Forms
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blunders, blunder's, blundered


Etymology
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From the Middle English word 'blundren', meaning 'to stumble or trip'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'blunder' first appeared in English literature in the late 15th century.

  2. Blunders can occur in any domain, from mathematics and science to sports and business.


Related Concepts
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  1. mistake: A mistake is a wrong action or decision. Blunders are often considered to be more significant or costly mistakes.

  2. error: An error is a mistake or inaccuracy. Blunders are often used to describe more noticeable or impactful errors.


Culture
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Blunders have been a common theme in literature, often used to highlight human error and its consequences. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1', the character Falstaff is known for making numerous blunders.

How to Memorize "blunders"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person making a mistake or tripping and falling.
    - Visualize the consequences of a blunder.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'blunder' with the idea of a mistake or error.
    - Think of a person making a significant mistake.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'BIG' to remember the definition: Blunder - An error, significant or costly.


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