erred Meaning & Definition
/ɜːd/
What Does Erred Mean?
Erred is a verb that means simple past and past participle of err. As an adjective, it means mistaken; erroneous.
Erred in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɜːd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Comparative / superlative | more erred, most erred |
Erred Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of err
Erred as an Adjective
- mistaken; erroneous
Verb
- simple past and past participle of er
Verb
- To make a mistake.
He erred in his calculations, and made many mistakes.
- To sin.
- To stray.
Verb
- To utter the word "er" when hesitating in speech, found in the phrase um and er.
He ummed and erred his way through the presentation.
Synonyms of Erred
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Erred synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Erred
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Erred in a Sentence
He erred in his calculations, and made many mistakes.
He ummed and erred his way through the presentation.
Word Forms & Grammar
erred
erred (comparative more erred, superlative most erred)
Words That Rhyme With Erred
Origin of Erred
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Erred Pronunciation
You say erred as //ɜːd//. It has 1 syllable.