err
word
Definition
To make a mistake or do something incorrectly.
Usage & Nuances
'Err' is formal and rarely used in casual conversation; it often appears in written English, legal, or philosophical contexts. Common phrase: 'to err is human.' Not used for minor daily mistakes in speech—say 'make a mistake' instead.
Spanish: errarPortuguese (BR): errarPortuguese (PT): errarChinese (Simplified): 犯错Chinese (Traditional): 犯錯Hindi: गलती करनाArabic: يخطئBengali: ভুল করা - অপরাধ করাRussian: ошибатьсяJapanese: 誤るVietnamese: sai lầmKorean: 실수하다Turkish: hata yapmakUrdu: غلطی کرناIndonesian: berbuat salah
Example Sentences
Even experts sometimes err.
basic
If you err, learn from your mistake.
basic
People who err deserve a second chance.
basic
To err is human, to forgive divine.
natural
He erred on the side of caution and waited.
natural
Don’t be afraid to err—that’s how you grow.
natural