Definitions
- Describing someone or something that is wandering or straying from the intended path or course. - Referring to a knight or adventurer who is on a quest or journey. - Talking about a person who is behaving in a way that is not socially acceptable or is outside the norm.
- Describing someone who is making a mistake or committing an error. - Referring to a person who is deviating from the right path or doing something wrong. - Talking about a person who is sinning or acting against moral or ethical principles.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or behaviors that are not correct or appropriate.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to people or things.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words are related to mistakes or errors.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Errant is more commonly used to describe physical movement or behavior, while erring is more often used to describe a mistake or error in judgment.
- 2Focus: Errant emphasizes deviation from the intended path or course, while erring emphasizes the mistake or error itself.
- 3Connotation: Errant has a more adventurous or romantic connotation, while erring has a more moral or ethical connotation.
Remember this!
Errant and erring are synonyms that both describe actions or behaviors that are not correct or appropriate. However, errant is more commonly used to describe physical movement or behavior, while erring is more often used to describe a mistake or error in judgment. Errant emphasizes deviation from the intended path or course, while erring emphasizes the mistake or error itself. Additionally, errant has a more adventurous or romantic connotation, while erring has a more moral or ethical connotation.
