Associations to the word «Err»

Wiktionary

ERR, verb. (intransitive) To make a mistake.
ERR, verb. (intransitive) To sin.
ERR, verb. (archaic) to stray.
ERR ON THE SIDE OF, verb. (idiomatic) (transitive) To behave in a manner which favours or which is biassed toward.
ERR ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION, verb. (idiomatic) To act in the least risky manner in a situation in which one is uncertain about the consequences.

Dictionary definition

ERR, verb. To make a mistake or be incorrect.
ERR, verb. 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".

Wise words

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