err (Meaning)
err (v)
to make a mistake or be incorrect
wander from a direct course or at random
err (v. i.)
To wander; to roam; to stray.
To deviate from the true course; to miss the thing aimed at.
To miss intellectual truth; to fall into error; to mistake in judgment or opinion; to be mistaken.
To deviate morally from the right way; to go astray, in a figurative sense; to do wrong; to sin.
To offend, as by erring.
Synonyms & Antonyms of err
Synonyms:
- mangle
- misinterpret
- foozle
- botch
- butcher
- murder
- misdeem
- muff
- bungle
- bobble
- miscalculate
- miscount
- mishandle
- misconceive
- misconstrue
Antonyms:
err Sentence Examples
- Despite following the map, we accidentally erred and ended up on the wrong hiking trail.
- The scientist's hypothesis erred in assuming that the chemical compound would react instantly.
- The job applicant erred by not proofreading their resume before submitting it.
- The player's errant pass resulted in the opposing team scoring an easy goal.
- The financial advisor erred in recommending a high-risk investment strategy to a client with a low-risk tolerance.
- My attempt at a witty joke erred on the side of being offensive.
- The survey results erred due to a small sample size and biased questions.
- The politician erred by making promises that they could not keep.
- The weather forecast erred in predicting sunny skies when it rained all day.
- The doctor erred in diagnosing the patient with the wrong illness, leading to a delay in proper treatment.
FAQs About the word err
to make a mistake or be incorrect, wander from a direct course or at randomTo wander; to roam; to stray., To deviate from the true course; to miss the thing aim
stumble, fumble, trip, blunder, mess (up), drop the ball, mistake, misunderstand, goof (up), foul up
forgive, pardon, justify, forgive, pardon,justify, regret, repent,regret, repent
Despite following the map, we accidentally erred and ended up on the wrong hiking trail.
The scientist's hypothesis erred in assuming that the chemical compound would react instantly.
The job applicant erred by not proofreading their resume before submitting it.
The player's errant pass resulted in the opposing team scoring an easy goal.
