MISCONCEPTION in a Sentence

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So I take advantage of this short halt, while Gatsby, so to speak, caught his breath, to clear this set of misconceptions away.

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 Meanings and Examples of MISCONCEPTION
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
misconception
 n.  mistaken thought, idea, or notion; erroneous conception; false opinion
Classic Sentence:
1  'We wished Mr. Copperfield to be accompanied by some confidential friend today,' with an inclination of her head towards Traddles, who bowed, 'in order that there might be no doubt or misconception on this subject.'
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 41. DORA'S AUNTS
2  So I take advantage of this short halt, while Gatsby, so to speak, caught his breath, to clear this set of misconceptions away.
The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 6
3  Not a grain of anger with them was in his heart; he knew them, far below their surface weaknesses and misconceptions, as no one but their fellow-labourer could.
Hard Times By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 2: CHAPTER IV
Example Sentence:
1  It is a misconception to assume that the two continents are similar.
2  There is a popular misconception that too much exercise is bad for you.
3  Sir, you are suffering from a misconception.
4  There are many fears and misconceptions about cancer.
5  We hope the programme will dispel certain misconceptions about the disease.
6  A number of misconceptions have grown up around this theory.