Synonyms for

Errands

Verb / ˈerʌndz / Another word for errands — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a short trip to complete a task or deliver a message for someone

Synonyms & similar words

errand chores tasks missions assignments duties responsibilities jobs undertakings exploits ventures projects quests excursions journeys trips voyages expeditions campaigns pursuits hunts

Synonyms by register

Formal

tasks assignments duties missions

Informal

chores jobs things to do bits and bobs

Literary

quests journeys

Antonyms

leisure rest idleness relaxation recreation inactivity

Common collocations

  • run errands
  • do errands
  • errands to run
  • quick errands
  • daily errands
  • errands boy
  • errands list

Word family

noun errand

Usage note

Errands typically refer to short trips taken to perform a specific task, often outside the home. It is most commonly used in the plural form.

Example sentences

  1. I need to run some errands at the grocery store.
  2. Can you help me with my errands?
  3. My dad sent me on an errand to the post office.
  4. We completed all of our errands in one afternoon.
  5. Running errands can take up a lot of time.

Quotes

  • Errands make up the days of our lives.
  • Errands are the things that keep life from being too boring.
  • Errands are the necessary evils of life.

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