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erring


Meanings
  • Verb

    Falling into error or making a mistake


Rhymes
Words rhyming with erring
burning , learning , returning
Homonyms
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  1. Erring (en) : Falling into error or making a mistake

  2. Erring (en) : A place or district, especially one that is remote or out of the way

  3. Error (en) : A mistake or failure


Homophones
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  1. Erring (en) : Falling into error or making a mistake

  2. Erring (en) : A place or district, especially one that is remote or out of the way


Variants
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err , erred , erring , errs
Forms
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erring's, erring'd, erring's self


Etymology
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Old English 'erran' - to wander, stray, err; akin to German 'irren' - to err, wander, and Latin 'errare' - to wander, stray, err.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'erring' comes from the Old English word 'erran', which means 'to wander'.

  2. In the Bible, the term 'erring' is used to describe straying from the path of righteousness.

  3. The word 'erring' is often used in poetry to convey a sense of regret or remorse.


Related Concepts
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  1. Mistake: An error or misunderstanding

  2. Sin: An act of transgression against divine or moral law


Culture
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In literature, 'erring' is often used to describe a character who strays from the righteous path. In music, 'erring' can be found in song titles and lyrics to convey a sense of regret or mistake.

How to Memorize "erring"

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    - Imagine a person making a mistake or falling into error.
    - Visualize the feeling of regret or disappointment that follows.
    - Picture the word 'erring' written out in your mind.

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    - Connect it to the feeling of regret or disappointment.
    - Think of the word 'sin' or 'mistake' when you see 'erring'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'Easily Remember Errors' to help remember the meaning of 'erring'
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