errand — a short journey undertaken in order to deliver or collect something, often for someone else
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a short journey undertaken in order to deliver or collect something, often for someone else
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈerənd/
Korean meaning: 심부름, 볼일, 용무
Korean pronunciation: **에**런드
Example Sentences
- My mom sent me on an errand to buy milk, but I came back with ice cream instead.
- Running errands all day made me feel like a professional delivery person.
- She combines her morning jog with errands to save time.
errand
NOUN//ˈerənd//
a short journey undertaken in order to deliver or collect something, often for someone else
A young person runs an errand shopping for their elderly neighbor
Not deterred from her errand!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'ærende' meaning 'message' or 'mission,' derived from Germanic roots. The word originally referred to a messenger or the message itself before evolving to mean a short journey undertaken for a specific purpose.
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📝Examples
“My mom sent me on an errand to buy milk, but I came back with ice cream instead.”
“Running errands all day made me feel like a professional delivery person.”
“She combines her morning jog with errands to save time.”
“The intern's job seemed to consist entirely of running errands for the boss.”
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