Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
err
verb
/ɜːr/
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Definition
To make a mistake or to be incorrect.
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Examples
- He tends to err on the side of caution.
- It’s natural to err; everyone makes mistakes sometimes.
- When you err, it’s important to learn from the experience.
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Meaning
Err refers to the act of making an error or being wrong in judgment or action.
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Synonyms
- mistake
- blunder
- slip
- misstep
- misjudge