ert Meaning & Definition
What Does Ert Mean?
Ert is used as a symbol meaning ISO 639-3 language code for Eritai. As a verb, it means To incite; urge on; encourage.
Ert at a Glance
| Part of speech | symbol, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-ɜː(ɹ)t/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | earth-received time |
| Verb forms | erts, erting, erted |
Ert Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-3 language code for Eritai.
Ert as a Verb
- To incite; urge on; encourage.
- To irritate; provoke.
- To be eager; hurry.
- To make as if to strike; argue (with).
- To strive after; try to obtain.
- To strive onward and upward.
Synonyms of Ert
Ert synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ert
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Ert in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
ert (third-person singular simple present erts, present participle erting, simple past and past participle erted)
Origin of Ert
From Middle English erten, ertin, from Old Norse erta (“to provoke, incite, tease”), from Proto-Germanic *artijaną (“to excite, tease”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₂erd- (“sharp point, stinger”). Cognate with Icelandic erta (“to irritate”), Norwegian erta (“to taunt”), Swedish ärta (“to tease, jibe”), Old Irish aird (“point, ord, end point”), Ancient Greek ἄρδις (árdis, “arrowhead”).
How to Pronounce Ert
You say ert as /-ɜː(ɹ)t/. It has 1 syllable.
Ert: Your Questions Answered
Is ert a symbol or a verb?
Ert is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for ert?
Words with a similar meaning to ert include earth-received time. See the full list of ert synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of ert?
The past tense of ert is erted. The present participle is erting.