ers
word · lemma: er
Definition
'Ers' is the plural of 'er,' which represents the sound people make when they are thinking or pausing in speech. It is used to show hesitation or uncertainty.
Usage & Nuances
'Ers' is a technical term, rarely used outside linguistics or descriptions of speech; 'er' is the more common singular filler in real conversation. Used in writing to represent multiple pauses or hesitations.
Example Sentences
The interview was full of ers and pauses.
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Children sometimes use many ers when they are nervous.
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If you count all his ers, you can tell he was nervous about the presentation.
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He said a lot of ers during his speech.
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Her story was hard to follow because of all the ers in her sentences.
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Writers sometimes add ers to dialogue to make it sound more realistic.
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