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    errand

    US /ˈɛrənd/

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    UK /ˈerənd/

    B2
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Short trip to buy, collect something, etc.
    Bill will be late today,as he will be running an errand before going to work.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A short journey undertaken to perform a specified action.
    I have to run some errands this afternoon.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The purpose of a journey.
    She was on an errand of mercy.

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    Daily Life English: Around Town [Advanced Vocabulary Lesson]

    10:37Daily Life English: Around Town [Advanced Vocabulary Lesson]
    • All right, are you ready to get started with our first errand?

      All right, are you ready to get started with our first errand?

    • The first errand that we're going to run is dropping off some books that my kids no longer read in our neighborhood's free book box.

      The first errand that we're going to run is dropping off some books that my kids no longer read in our neighborhood's free book box.

    A2

    Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on her legacy, China and the future | BBC News

    13:43Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on her legacy, China and the future | BBC News
    • They point to the vastly superior military forces China now has at its disposal, and they say trying to defeat these with Taiwan's much smaller forces is a fool's errand.

      They point to the vastly superior military forces China now has at its disposal, and they say trying to defeat these with Taiwan's much smaller forces is a fool's errand.

    • and they say trying to defeat these with Taiwan's much smaller forces is a fool's errand.

      and they say trying to defeat these with Taiwan's much smaller forces is a fool's errand.

    B1

    Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson | Full Audiobook

    28:58Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson  | Full Audiobook
    • that case, dear Lanyon, do my errand when it  shall be most convenient for you in the course  

      that case, dear Lanyon, do my errand when it  shall be most convenient for you in the course  

    • In that case, dear Lanyon, do my errand when it shall be most convenient for you in the course of the day,

      In that case, dear Lanyon, do my errand when it shall be most convenient for you in the course of the day,

    B1

    Holden, JD, and the Red Cap- The Catcher in the Rye Part 2: Crash Course English Literature #7

    08:21Holden, JD, and the Red Cap- The Catcher in the Rye Part 2: Crash Course English Literature #7
    • and that trying to keep everything the same and everyone innocent is a fool's errand and only leads to madness.

      and that trying to keep everything the same and everyone innocent is a fool's errand and only leads to madness.

    • to keep everything the same and everyone innocent is a fool's errand and only leads to madness.

      to keep everything the same and everyone innocent is a fool's errand and only leads to madness.

    B1

    Kitze shows Pedro his Raycast setup in Barcelona

    16:56Kitze shows Pedro his Raycast setup in Barcelona
    • And now you can be like I don't know, buy groceries tomorrow 3pm and like this auto plants and you can see project let's say Benji and it's an errand.

      And now you can be like I don't know, buy groceries tomorrow 3pm and like this auto plants and you can see project let's say Benji and it's an errand.

    • And you can say project, let's say, Benji, and it's an errand.

      And you can say project, let's say, Benji, and it's an errand.

    A2

    Money spent on time makes you happy: BBC News Review

    08:15Money spent on time makes you happy: BBC News Review
    • We do. You can have an errand if you've got to go and do something and bring something or just a job. A chore, a household chore is a household job.

      We do. You can have an errand if you've got to go and do something and bring something or just a job. A chore, a household chore is a household job.

    • You can have an errand if you've got to go and do something and bring something, or just a job.

      You can have an errand if you've got to go and do something and bring something, or just a job.

    B2

    500 Most Common English Words | British Vocabulary and Pronunciation | Part 11

    42:17500 Most Common English Words | British Vocabulary and Pronunciation |  Part 11
    • Surname Yearly Which Charges Smoke According Bob Lieutenant Breathing Disappointed Rip Begging Yourselves Baseball Testify Coma Mansion Personality Commander Buzz Surveillance Woo Penthouse Sneaking Constable Feeding Courtroom Reverend Enchantment Drunken Bullying Weasel Supreme Maker Haunted Footage Bogus Autograph Spontaneous Probation Identical Fist Cooler Banner Streak Spectacular Sector Heroin Having Fisher Encouraging Cult Consult Bailed Association Rag Maniac Impulse Duchess Classy Charging Rising Hypocrite Humiliate Hideous Captured Bolt Betting Spreading Ransom Chew Intent Gladly Fling Eliminate Disorder Chancellor Subway Republican Paralyzed Dental Corporation Cherish Briefing Bluff Gin Gale Fainted Dried Alright Acknowledge Whiskey Toxic Skating Reliable Quicker Overturn Lining Harassing Endless Convict Butler Rusty Positively Mount Manual Helmet Failing Essence Dose Bully Airline Hooligan Rig Pursuit Greedy Spine Shotgun Reckless Rash Railroad Psychiatric Meaningless Fiance Exposure Evidently Contempt Theft Shipment Scissor Proposition Porter Matching Marine Legacy Ink Hormone Hail Godfather Gently Establish Worldwide Sexually Nicest Jaw Intern Handcuff Franchise Errand Entertaining Crib Barge Attending Ambassador Rating Float Embrace Whining Turner Receiver Pep Olive Cheap Cheerleader Balm Unnecessary Stunning Shipping Quest Luxury Loosen Info Hum Haunt Gracious Forgiving Emperor Abortion Physician Perimeter Passage Pal Longest Jews Interference Greece Eyewitness Enthusiasm Strongest Shaken Portal Jewel Concrete Bearing Sabotage Pea Needy Mentor Listed Cuff Yummy Woof Valid Prank Performing Obnoxious Hereby Void Strangle Senate Fiction Exotic Demonic Coloured Clearing Brook Boutique Terrace Skiing Righty Quack Preliminary Petty Packed Knot Ketchup Assist Violet Uptight Terrifying Swamp Secretly Rejection Mentally Jurisdiction Deception Crucial Cheesy Arrival Supporting Scoop Ribbon Raid Hey Easter Destined Constitution Boob Appreciation Accomplice Sore Scroll Fugitive Cranky Bodyguard Accountant Whoop Remotely Protocol Nickel Foreman Decency Cord Beam Altogether Squash Rank Ought Lung Largest Enforcement Encumbrance Donation Curb Continued Competitive Businessman Antique Advertising Ads Toothbrush Retreat Panties Lust Hourglass Equally Consolation Babble Stranded Pacelips Overreact Freshen Drake Disposal Caffeine Broom Unfinished Tasty Syndrome Stack Pinch Isolated Flatten Whereabouts Waiting Truce Tea Ruling Poise Manipulative Immature Delivering Condom But Automatically Anchor Addict Throne Slick Raining Pastor Detector Coolest Casting Batch Almighty Some Spark Perfection Jelly Getaway Cracking Behold Fudge Timer Surf Superman Specialty Snoop Semi Leverage Jeopardize Janitor Examination Compact Clueless Arriving Adding Ungrateful Unacceptable Shorter Serum Law Irrational Galaxy Doom Classified Beautifully Approaching Traitor Sympathetic Smug Rental Prostitute Monk Inventory Improved Haggard Developing Commonplace Banging Amendment Vent Traumatic Toe Sweaty Overboard Insight Haven Fluid Era Crappy Crab Chunk Chandler Appliance Stain Shack Pervert Occupied Handful Gag Flick Expertise Embarrassment Drum Concussion Summon Splitting Sneaky Sloppy Settling Reschedule Notch Hooray Extend Exquisite Disrespect Amateur Voting Shatter Ruthless Refill Payroll Morning Marijuana Manly Iris Involving Hunk Entertain Earthquake Drift Dreadful Doorstep Confirmation Stressful Preoccupy Predictable Madly Embassy Confuse Cappuccino Bouquet Bailey Amulet Addiction Warming Villa Unlock Satisfy Relaxing Lone Fudge Elaborate Concerning Blocking Mode Hunger Hamburger Greet Gravy Drempt Dice Collecting Backpack Agreeing Supervisor Starling Meter Likewise Irrelevant Felon Fasten Easiest Disco Conceivable Compassionate Backstage Agony Adorn Tweak Thief Surgical Sunrise Strangely Recital Productive Meaningful Marching Kitten Immunity Frighten Dearly Closure Ambition Unstable Sweetness Stinky Salvage Petition Lowlife Juicy Intentionally Inspire Forgave Fart Devotion Despicable Comfy Thank you for watching!

      Surname Yearly Which Charges Smoke According Bob Lieutenant Breathing Disappointed Rip Begging Yourselves Baseball Testify Coma Mansion Personality Commander Buzz Surveillance Woo Penthouse Sneaking Constable Feeding Courtroom Reverend Enchantment Drunken Bullying Weasel Supreme Maker Haunted Footage Bogus Autograph Spontaneous Probation Identical Fist Cooler Banner Streak Spectacular Sector Heroin Having Fisher Encouraging Cult Consult Bailed Association Rag Maniac Impulse Duchess Classy Charging Rising Hypocrite Humiliate Hideous Captured Bolt Betting Spreading Ransom Chew Intent Gladly Fling Eliminate Disorder Chancellor Subway Republican Paralyzed Dental Corporation Cherish Briefing Bluff Gin Gale Fainted Dried Alright Acknowledge Whiskey Toxic Skating Reliable Quicker Overturn Lining Harassing Endless Convict Butler Rusty Positively Mount Manual Helmet Failing Essence Dose Bully Airline Hooligan Rig Pursuit Greedy Spine Shotgun Reckless Rash Railroad Psychiatric Meaningless Fiance Exposure Evidently Contempt Theft Shipment Scissor Proposition Porter Matching Marine Legacy Ink Hormone Hail Godfather Gently Establish Worldwide Sexually Nicest Jaw Intern Handcuff Franchise Errand Entertaining Crib Barge Attending Ambassador Rating Float Embrace Whining Turner Receiver Pep Olive Cheap Cheerleader Balm Unnecessary Stunning Shipping Quest Luxury Loosen Info Hum Haunt Gracious Forgiving Emperor Abortion Physician Perimeter Passage Pal Longest Jews Interference Greece Eyewitness Enthusiasm Strongest Shaken Portal Jewel Concrete Bearing Sabotage Pea Needy Mentor Listed Cuff Yummy Woof Valid Prank Performing Obnoxious Hereby Void Strangle Senate Fiction Exotic Demonic Coloured Clearing Brook Boutique Terrace Skiing Righty Quack Preliminary Petty Packed Knot Ketchup Assist Violet Uptight Terrifying Swamp Secretly Rejection Mentally Jurisdiction Deception Crucial Cheesy Arrival Supporting Scoop Ribbon Raid Hey Easter Destined Constitution Boob Appreciation Accomplice Sore Scroll Fugitive Cranky Bodyguard Accountant Whoop Remotely Protocol Nickel Foreman Decency Cord Beam Altogether Squash Rank Ought Lung Largest Enforcement Encumbrance Donation Curb Continued Competitive Businessman Antique Advertising Ads Toothbrush Retreat Panties Lust Hourglass Equally Consolation Babble Stranded Pacelips Overreact Freshen Drake Disposal Caffeine Broom Unfinished Tasty Syndrome Stack Pinch Isolated Flatten Whereabouts Waiting Truce Tea Ruling Poise Manipulative Immature Delivering Condom But Automatically Anchor Addict Throne Slick Raining Pastor Detector Coolest Casting Batch Almighty Some Spark Perfection Jelly Getaway Cracking Behold Fudge Timer Surf Superman Specialty Snoop Semi Leverage Jeopardize Janitor Examination Compact Clueless Arriving Adding Ungrateful Unacceptable Shorter Serum Law Irrational Galaxy Doom Classified Beautifully Approaching Traitor Sympathetic Smug Rental Prostitute Monk Inventory Improved Haggard Developing Commonplace Banging Amendment Vent Traumatic Toe Sweaty Overboard Insight Haven Fluid Era Crappy Crab Chunk Chandler Appliance Stain Shack Pervert Occupied Handful Gag Flick Expertise Embarrassment Drum Concussion Summon Splitting Sneaky Sloppy Settling Reschedule Notch Hooray Extend Exquisite Disrespect Amateur Voting Shatter Ruthless Refill Payroll Morning Marijuana Manly Iris Involving Hunk Entertain Earthquake Drift Dreadful Doorstep Confirmation Stressful Preoccupy Predictable Madly Embassy Confuse Cappuccino Bouquet Bailey Amulet Addiction Warming Villa Unlock Satisfy Relaxing Lone Fudge Elaborate Concerning Blocking Mode Hunger Hamburger Greet Gravy Drempt Dice Collecting Backpack Agreeing Supervisor Starling Meter Likewise Irrelevant Felon Fasten Easiest Disco Conceivable Compassionate Backstage Agony Adorn Tweak Thief Surgical Sunrise Strangely Recital Productive Meaningful Marching Kitten Immunity Frighten Dearly Closure Ambition Unstable Sweetness Stinky Salvage Petition Lowlife Juicy Intentionally Inspire Forgave Fart Devotion Despicable Comfy Thank you for watching!

    • Errand.

      Errand.

    C1

    [Trafficsafety with Poli] 04.streetwise

    05:20[Trafficsafety with Poli] 04.streetwise
    • Oh boy! Gotta run an errand for Kevin’s Mom!

      Oh boy! Gotta run an errand for Kevin’s Mom!

    • Oh boy, gotta run an errand for Kevin's mom!

      Oh boy, gotta run an errand for Kevin's mom!

    B1

    How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

    02:32How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
    • Earth. Step 9. Don’t jump in your car every time you feel the urge to run an errand. Plan

      Earth. Step 9. Don’t jump in your car every time you feel the urge to run an errand. Plan

    • Step 9: Don't jump in your car every time you feel the urge to run an errand.

      Step 9: Don't jump in your car every time you feel the urge to run an errand.

    B1

    The Courage to Lead with Simon Sinek

    32:59The Courage to Lead with Simon Sinek
    • errand. To find out why they do what they do and the natural strengths that align themselves

      errand. To find out why they do what they do and the natural strengths that align themselves

    • So my point is to compare one culture to another and ask which is better or worse is a fool's errand.

      So my point is to compare one culture to another and ask which is better or worse is a fool's errand.

    A2