err
Pronunciation: [ɪər]
Word
Context: “mistake”
(verb) to make a mistake or do something wrong. If you err, it means you didn't do something the right way, like answering a question incorrectly.
Example
He tends to err on the side of caution when making decisions.
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She didn't err during the test; she got all the answers right.
Example
Have you ever erred while trying to solve a problem?
Context: “wrongdoing”
(verb) to make an error in judgment or to act wrongly. When you err in this sense, it means you did something that you shouldn't have done.
Example
They realized they had erred by not checking the facts before publishing the article.
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He always tries to avoid erring when giving advice to friends.
Example
What might happen if someone errs in their responsibilities?
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