What is "err" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does err mean in English? Meaning of err definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "err" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "err": to make a mistake or be incorrect

Verb

  • Meaning: to make a mistake or be incorrect
  • Synonyms: err mistake slip
  • Hyponyms: fall for misjudge misremember slip up stumble trip up
  • Also see: slip up stumble trip up
  • Pronunciation in US: /ɛɹ/, /ɝ/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ɜː(ɹ)/ or (rare)IPA(key)

    Meaning of "err": wander from a direct course or at random

    Verb

  • Meaning: wander from a direct course or at random
  • Example: The child strayed from the path and her parents lost sight of her don't drift from the set course
  • Synonyms: drift err stray
  • Hypernyms: go locomote move travel
  • Pronunciation in US: /ɛɹ/, /ɝ/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ɜː(ɹ)/ or (rare)IPA(key)

    Synonyms:

    stumble, misbehave, stray, miscalculate, blow, goof, deviate, lapse, flub, muff, snafu, blunder, trespass, misjudge, misapprehend, fall, offend, sin, wander, foul up, mess up, screw up, louse up, bollix, transgress, be in error, be inaccurate, be incorrect, be mistaken, boo-boo, drop the ball, go astray, go wrong, make a mess of, slip up, snarl up,

    Antonyms:

    obey, stay, understand, behave, correct,

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