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erred

The correct spelling is erred.

How to pronounce erred

verb

Say it like: Err-ed

The correct spelling is erred. To make a mistake. For example: "He erred in his calculations, and made many mistakes."

Usage Examples

He erred in his calculations, and made many mistakes.

He ummed and erred his way through the presentation.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To make a mistake.
  2. 2.To sin.
  3. 3.To stray.
  4. 4.To utter the word "er" when hesitating in speech, found in the phrase um and er.

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