Err (Verb)

Meaning ¹

To make a mistake or be incorrect.

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

• Mistake
• Slip

Hyponyms

• Trip Up
• Slip Up

Related Words

• Error (noun)
• Errancy (noun)

Meaning ²

Wander from a direct course or at random; "The child strayed from the path and her parents lost sight of her"; "don't drift from the set course".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Drift
• Stray

Hypernyms

• Locomote
• Travel
• Move

Related Words

• Errant (adjective)