verb
erred
urd
Erred (verb) means Made a mistake; acted or judged incorrectly (past tense of "err"). Example: “The referee erred in awarding the penalty, replays later showed.”
verb
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Made a mistake; acted or judged incorrectly (past tense of "err").
"The referee erred in awarding the penalty, replays later showed."
"She admitted she had erred in trusting him so quickly."
How to use erred
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGot something wrong or made a mistake.
Common mistake
Pronounced to rhyme with "stirred," not with "hair" — a common mispronunciation.
Common pairings
erred in judgment
erred on the side of caution
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more erred
- Superlative
- most erred
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Etymology
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Rhymes for erred
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What does “erred” mean?
The word “erred” means made a mistake; acted or judged incorrectly (past tense of "err"). In plain terms, got something wrong or made a mistake.
How do you pronounce “erred”?
“Erred” is pronounced urd (/ɜɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “erred” in a sentence?
Here is “erred” used in a sentence: “The referee erred in awarding the penalty, replays later showed.”
What part of speech is “erred”?
“Erred” is a verb.
