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Abzal Serekov Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Mislead

Can we use "mislead" in this sentence: "We mislead while returning to home"?
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Even with context, I don't see how this could work. If you wish to lead someone in the wrong direction, you wouldn't want to return home. We don't really use "mislead" in games of follow-the-leader.

— Avangi

  • Even with context, I don't see how this could work.
  • If you wish to lead someone in the wrong direction, you wouldn't want to return home.
  • We don't really use "mislead" in games of follow-the-leader.
  • It usually means we cause someone to get the wrong idea/impression about something.
  • It could be intentional, or accidental.
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Even with context, I don't see how this could work.

If you wish to lead someone in the wrong direction, you wouldn't want to return home.

We don't really use "mislead" in games of follow-the-leader.
It usually means we cause someone to get the wrong idea/impression about something.
It could be intentional, or accidental.

Perhaps you're thinking of taking a wrong
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I've understood.
I mean what word will fit here in this context?
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I can't think of a single word, offhand.

We usually use phrases like, "We lost our way while returning home."
I suppose you can use the historical present, "We lose our way while returning home."

Have I understood your question correctly?
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