errand

Meanings

• Noun

  A small task or chore that needs to be done.

  - "I have an errand to run before I can come home."
  - "Can you please pick up groceries on your errand?"

• Noun

  A journey or trip, especially a short one.

  - "The errand took longer than expected."
  - "She made several errands in one day."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛɹənd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2454014"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with errand
band , hand , sand , planned

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Variants

List of all variants of errand that leads to same result
errand , errands , errand boy , fool's errand , fool's errands

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Etymology

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Old English 'erandan' meaning 'to travel about on business'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'errand' comes from the Old English word 'erandan', which means 'to travel about on business'.

2. The longest recorded errand took place in 1887 when a man traveled from New York to San Francisco to return a library book overdue by $5 in fines.

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Related Concepts

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1. errand boy: A person who runs errands for someone else.

2. errand service: A service that allows customers to order and pick up items from multiple stores in one trip.

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Culture

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In literature, errands are often used to convey a sense of urgency or importance. In art, errands can be depicted as mundane tasks that contrast with more glamorous or exciting pursuits.

How to Memorize "errand"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person carrying a bag or basket as they complete their errands.
   - Visualize yourself completing a list of errands.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'errand' with the idea of completing a task.
   - Think of errands as small missions that need to be accomplished.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'errand' starts with the letter 'e', which can help you remember the meaning.

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