From Old English ǣrende, meaning message, mission, or business, from a West Germanic source. The older sense of a message or mission survives in formal and literary uses, while modern everyday English most often uses it for short practical tasks.
From Old English ǣrende, meaning message, mission, or business, from a West Germanic source. The older sense of a message or mission survives in formal and literary uses, while modern everyday English most often uses it for short practical tasks.
What does errand mean?
An errand is a small practical task, usually one that involves going somewhere.
What does run an errand mean?
To run an errand means to go out and do a small task, such as buying something or picking something up.
Is errand countable?
Yes. You can say an errand, two errands, or some errands.
Do you say make an errand or run an errand?
The natural phrase is run an errand. Make an errand is not standard.
What is the difference between an errand and a chore?
A chore is any routine task. An errand usually involves going somewhere to do the task.
What does fool's errand mean?
A fool's errand is a task or effort that is pointless or almost certain to fail.
Can errand mean a mission?
Yes, but that sense is formal or literary in modern English.