Words / A2

ER-uh/ˈerə/

An error is a mistake, a little more formal: an error in the bill, human error, error message. Mistake is the everyday classroom word; wrong is usually an adjective. In error means by mistake. Do not say “do an error” — make an error / a mistake.

Meaning

A mistake.

Examples

• “There is an error in this sentence.”
• “The website showed an error message.”
• “There must be an error in these figures.”

Good to know

make an error. in error = by mistake. Everyday twin: mistake.

Near in meaning

mistake

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