misunderstand

An misunderstanding is when two or more people don't agree about what's going on because they have different ideas about something.

When we use the word "misunderstand" in everyday conversation, it usually means that someone thought they knew what was happening, but actually they didn't. It's like a mix-up where everyone involved has a different idea of what's true or what's supposed to happen. For example, imagine two friends are planning to meet at a park, but one friend thinks the meeting time is 2 pm and the other friend thinks it's 5 pm. That would be an misunderstanding - each person thought they knew what was happening, but in reality, they didn't agree on anything important. It can happen with words, actions, or even plans, so misunderstandings are pretty common.