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- pronunciation:
- e
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 nd
- phrases:
- run an errand
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a quick journey or side trip taken to fulfill a particular purpose.
He went on errands to the bank, the post office, and the grocery store.- synonyms:
- run
- similar words:
- trip
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| definition 2: |
the purpose for which such a short journey is performed, often on behalf of another person.
His errand was to deliver a message.- synonyms:
- mission
- similar words:
- assignment, charge, chore, duty, job, task, undertaking
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| related words: |
mission |
adjective + (n.)errand
busy, everyday, menial, mundane, mysterious, odd, ordinary, quick, running, urgent
verb + (n.)errand
combine, commute, cook, hurry, perform, return, run, send, speed, squeeze
(n.)errand
+ verb
accomplish, assist, clean, drive, fetch, rush, shop, volunteer
noun + (n.)errand
afternoon, commuting, fool, lunchtime, meal, round, run, shopping, weekend
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| phrase: |
run an errand |
The word errand
contains the following part:
err
Latin
root
that means error, wander
  Example words:
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