"Erred" Examples
Usage Examples for "Erred"
1. Verb: to make a mistake or misstep
The politician erred in his speech by refusing to apologize for the scandal.
She erred in her calculations, resulting in an incorrect answer.
2. Past participle: erred
The company has erred in its business strategy, leading to significant losses.
The team erred in their defensive positioning, allowing the opponent to score an easy goal.
3. Plural: errors (noun)
Grammar errors can significantly affect the clarity of writing.
A simple program error caused the software to crash.
4. Idiomatic expression: erring on the side of caution
The manager was erring on the side of caution by not taking the risk.
Some people choose to err on the side of caution when it comes to trying new foods.
5. Idiomatic expression: in error
The doctor realized that the patient was in error about their medical history.
The company needs to correct the mistake that put them in error with the regulatory body.