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Explore Err through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like mistake or slip. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Err meaning

  1. To make a mistake.
  2. To sin.
  3. to stray.

Synonyms of Err

mistake slip slip up stray drift travel go move locomote

Using Err

  • The main meaning on this page is: To make a mistake. | To sin. | to stray.
  • Useful related words include: mistake, slip, slip up, stray.
  • In the example corpus, err often appears in combinations such as: err on, to err, told err.

Context around Err

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 28.2 words
  • Position in the sentence: 4 start, 10 middle, 6 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Err

  • In this selection, "err" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 28.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, told, team, probably and heavily stand out and add context to how "err" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include best to err on the and a person err their opinions. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "err" sits close to words such as acosta, afar and anterior, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with err

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

It all depends on the opposition," Kivimägi told ERR. (9 words)

But there is no seismic record of any such activity," she told ERR. (13 words)

Listening to a person err their opinions about issues on a regular basis may be a spark. (17 words)

In terms of testing, it’s as close to zero as it gets and, as this editorial board said last August when it called for state statute to err heavily on the side of public health and safety, zero is the level we have to aspire to. (47 words)

Kaja Kallas and the Reform Party could be summed up in one simple sentence through the recent controversy, in Estonian referred to as "the eastern transport scandal," namely the sentence "too little, too late," ERR's head of portals Urmet Kook notes. (42 words)

If you are not in a headspace where you can pinpoint what is wrong with the company and why you no longer believe in the long-term future of the investment, it is best to err on the side of holding. (41 words)

Example sentences (20)

But, you know, to err is human, but to forgive is divine and we all err, but here there is no forgiveness.

Ain Tatter, head of the roads and railways department at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, told ERR that Tallinna Linnatransport was misinterpreting the law.

As Global's Brayden Jagger Haines reports, public officials are urging everyone to err on the side of caution.

August Raudvassar, a second-year student at Tartu Health College, told ERR he did not apply for a dormitory spot this year because he knew how hard it would be.

But there is no seismic record of any such activity," she told ERR.

Construction materials traders BigMat International is to sponsor the Estonian women's volleyball team, ERR's Sport portal reports.

ERR also asked Tehva, whether there was any risk that the fumes produced by the fire could have an impact on Lake Ülemiste, where Tallinn's drinking water is taken from.

ERR's Latvia correspondent, Ragnar Kond, reported that flight numbers and destinations from Riga Airport are meanwhile set to rise in summer.

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Event organizer Üllar Suvemaa said this year set an attendance record, "There have never been so many exhibition cars at any previous Youngtimer Camp," he told ERR's Menu portal, adding that the number of cars on show totaled 380.

He urged the RECs to work harder to ensure that the governorship elections do not experience the same glitches recorded with the last elections while calling for disciplining of staff who err.

However, for those who are not sure what caused the yellow stains, it's best to err on the side of caution and assume they're from urine.

I also never fiddled with the Streetfighter V2's manually adjustable suspension, but the factory settings probably err on the side of firmness to enhance the sporty appeal that potential buyers (especially newcomers) expect from a Ducati.

If you are not in a headspace where you can pinpoint what is wrong with the company and why you no longer believe in the long-term future of the investment, it is best to err on the side of holding.

In terms of testing, it’s as close to zero as it gets and, as this editorial board said last August when it called for state statute to err heavily on the side of public health and safety, zero is the level we have to aspire to.

It all depends on the opposition," Kivimägi told ERR.

It goes without saying but err on the side of caution when striking up an online relationship with someone.

Kadri Klaos, head of the State Finance Department of the Ministry of Finance, told ERR the differences come from the Bank of Estonia's faster-than-expected economic growth.

Kaja Kallas and the Reform Party could be summed up in one simple sentence through the recent controversy, in Estonian referred to as "the eastern transport scandal," namely the sentence "too little, too late," ERR's head of portals Urmet Kook notes.

Listening to a person err their opinions about issues on a regular basis may be a spark.

Michelle Masters, who offers career coaching and is co-founder of Professional Resume Writers, thinks it’s best to err on the side of caution and avoid effing and jeffing around the water cooler the vast majority of the time.

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Common combinations with err

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "err" in a sentence?
An example: "But, you know, to err is human, but to forgive is divine and we all err, but here there is no forgiveness." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "err" from authentic English texts.
What does "err" mean?
Err means: To make a mistake.
What are synonyms of "err"?
Common synonyms of "err" include: mistake, slip, slip up, stray, drift, travel, go, move. Plus 1 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "err" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "err", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.