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Arrant vs. Errand vs. Errant

arrant
Definition

complete and utter

Examples

That man is an arrant fool.

errand
Definition

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

Examples

I had many errands to run that afternoon

errant
Definition

straying from the right course or from accepted standards

Examples

That school is for errant youngsters

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