ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Erring

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Erring is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of err.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of err.

More Meanings

  1. The act of one who errs; sin.
  2. present participle and gerund of er

Example Sentences

[…] these errings and strayings are here, according to the language of Scripture, compared to those of sheep, and lost sheep.

Word Forms

Synonyms for erring

Depending on context, synonyms include errant, fallible, error-prone.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include error-prone, fallible, errant, errancy, error, straying.

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