Errand

Pronunciation: /ˈɛrənd/

Definitions of errand

noun a short journey taken to perform a specific task or chore

Example Sentences

A1 I need to run an errand to the grocery store.

A2 She asked me to do an errand for her while she's at work.

B1 I have a few errands to run before I can relax this evening.

B2 Running errands on a busy day can be quite exhausting.

C1 I don't mind running errands for my elderly neighbor; it's the least I can do.

C2 I delegate errands to my assistant so I can focus on more important tasks.

Examples of errand in a Sentence

formal I need to run an errand to the post office to mail some important documents.

informal I have to do a quick errand at the grocery store to pick up some milk.

slang I'm just gonna do a little errand at the pharmacy, be right back.

figurative Taking care of that small errand will clear the path for bigger tasks ahead.

Grammatical Forms of errand

• past tense: erranded
• plural: errands
• comparative: more errand
• superlative: most errand
• present tense: run errands
• future tense: will run errands
• perfect tense: have run errands
• continuous tense: are running errands
• singular: errand
• positive degree: errand
• infinitive: to errand
• gerund: erranding
• participle: erranding

Origin and Evolution of errand

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'errand' originated from the Old English word 'ærnan' which means 'to run'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'errand' evolved to refer to a short journey taken to accomplish a specific task or deliver a message.