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

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

more erred comparative, most erred superlative

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Etymology

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Rhymes for erred

interred deferred preferred

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Frequently asked questions

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.