Explore Errs through 8 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Errs meaning
third-person singular simple present indicative of err
Using Errs
- The main meaning on this page is: third-person singular simple present indicative of err
- In the example corpus, errs often appears in combinations such as: errs on.
Context around Errs
- Average sentence length in these examples: 21.4 words
- Position in the sentence: 4 start, 3 middle, 1 end
- Sentence types: 8 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Errs
- In this selection, "errs" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 21.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, tech, hemingway, whitlock and though stand out and add context to how "errs" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include everyone errs from time and jason whitlock errs on the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "errs" sits close to words such as aargau, abacos and abboud, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with errs
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Everyone errs from time to time, because we’re not perfect. (11 words)
Both private and public institutions are culpable, but the latter errs more. (12 words)
Where Hemingway errs, though, is in not believing mainstream political reporters are consistent and principled. (15 words)
Dad Arthur (Colman Domingo) is an optimist who errs on the side of everything will be cool but mum Agatha (Toni Collette) has good reason and personal experience leading her to fear for Ruby’s future. (36 words)
Jason Whitlock errs on the side of New England, as the AFC East still is a very winnable division, while Brady and the Bucs face very stiff competition in the NFC South. (32 words)
The film moves slowly through the journey and errs on the conservative side when choosing when to show the darker, gritty moments of Nic’s decline. (26 words)
Example sentences (8)
Dad Arthur (Colman Domingo) is an optimist who errs on the side of everything will be cool but mum Agatha (Toni Collette) has good reason and personal experience leading her to fear for Ruby’s future.
The company says that their tech errs on the side of caution and stops when there’s no clear, safe other option.
Where Hemingway errs, though, is in not believing mainstream political reporters are consistent and principled.
Jason Whitlock errs on the side of New England, as the AFC East still is a very winnable division, while Brady and the Bucs face very stiff competition in the NFC South.
Both private and public institutions are culpable, but the latter errs more.
Everyone errs from time to time, because we’re not perfect.
The film moves slowly through the journey and errs on the conservative side when choosing when to show the darker, gritty moments of Nic’s decline.
If the practical-reactor designer errs, he wears the mistake around his neck; it cannot be erased.
Common combinations with errs
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- errs on 4×