Errred: meaning, definitions and examples

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errred

 

[ ɪrərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

general usage

The term 'errred' is the past tense of the verb 'err,' which means to make a mistake or to be incorrect. It is often used in contexts where someone acknowledges their error or fault. In general, to err is a human quality that implies imperfection and a tendency to deviate from what is true or right. The use of 'errred' suggests that an error has already taken place and emphasizes the action of having made that mistake.

Synonyms

blundered, failed, mistaken

Examples of usage

  • He erred in his calculations.
  • She has never erred in her judgements.
  • They erred by not following the instructions.
  • I erred when I estimated the time needed.
  • The researcher erred in interpreting the data.

Translations

Translations of the word "errred" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cometido

🇮🇳 गलती की

🇩🇪 geirrt

🇮🇩 salah

🇺🇦 помилився

🇵🇱 popełniony błąd

🇯🇵 誤った

🇫🇷 erré

🇪🇸 cometido

🇹🇷 hata yaptı

🇰🇷 잘못된

🇸🇦 ارتكب خطأ

🇨🇿 chyboval

🇸🇰 chybil

🇨🇳 犯错

🇸🇮 naredil napako

🇮🇸 gerði villu

🇰🇿 қате жіберді

🇬🇪 შეცდომა დაუშვა

🇦🇿 səhv etdi

🇲🇽 cometido

Word origin

The word 'err' comes from the Latin verb 'errare', which means 'to wander' or 'to stray'. This original sense of the word reflects the idea of deviating from the correct path or direction. The term evolved through Middle English into its modern form. The inclusion of the double 'r' in 'errred' is a modification to represent the past tense of the verb 'err' more distinctly. This doubling of the consonant is a typical feature in English when forming some past tenses to maintain the pronunciation of the base verb. Therefore, 'errred' emphasizes the action of having made a mistake in a way that aligns with English phonetic rules.