err

Meanings

• Interjection

  A sound made when something is not going as planned.

  - "I made an error in my calculation."
  - "The machine produced an err when it started."
  - "Err! I missed the goal by a mile."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with err
merr , errr , squerr , terrier , errant , merrier

---

Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. err (English) : A sound made when something is not going as planned
   

2. err (Scottish) : An error or mistake
   

3. err (Spanish) : To go or walk
   

---

Variants

List of all variants of err that leads to same result
err , erred , erring , errs , err on the side of , err on the side of caution , to err is human

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to wander' in Old English, but its modern sense is derived from the Old Norse word 'err,' which means 'to twist or turn aside.'

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The sound 'err' is also used in music as a rhythmic figure.

2. In the early days of film, an 'err' sound was added to silent films to indicate a mistake or a problem during production.

3. The sound 'err' is sometimes used as a placeholder in music to indicate an improvisation or a missing note.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. mistake: An error or a misunderstanding

2. blunder: A serious error or mistake

3. gaffe: A social error or faux pas

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the sound 'err' is often used to indicate frustration, disappointment, or surprise. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar,' Cassius says, 'He is a dream; he talks in sleep: Begin, and finish. Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand? Come, let me clutch thee.' (Act II, Scene II) Cassius' exclamation of 'err' signifies his disbelief and shock at seeing a dagger that appears to be real.

How to Memorize "err"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a machine or a person making an error. Visualize the sound 'err' coming out when something goes wrong.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound 'err' with mistakes, errors, or unexpected situations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'E-R-R' to remember the meaning of the sound: Error, Reaction, Response.

---

Memorize "err" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize err is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.