err

err · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To make a mistake or be incorrect.

  2. 2.

    To do wrong or sin morally.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    to err is human — making mistakes is a normal part of being human
  • •
    err on the side of caution — to be overly careful rather than take risks
  • •
    err on the side of — to favor a particular approach when uncertain

Related words

Antonyms: correct, succeed
See also: error, mistake, wrong
Synonyms: blunder, mistake, slip, transgress

Etymology

From Latin errare ("to wander, stray, err"), related to the idea of straying from the correct path.