Err vs Message - What's the difference?

In lang=en terms the difference between err and message

is that err is to sin while message is to send a message or messages; to be capable of sending messages.

As verbs the difference between err and message

is that err is to make a mistake while message is to send a message to; to transmit a message to, as text via a cell phone.

As a noun message is

a communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

err

English

Verb

(en verb)

To make a mistake.

* '>citation

Artificial tests, then, can hardly err on the side of supplying too many opportunities for one bird to see another perform the act which is the model.

To sin.

(archaic) to stray.

Synonyms

* See also

Derived terms

* err on the side of * err on the side of caution * erroneous * error * to err is human

message

English

(message) (old-fashioned definitions)

Noun

(en noun)

A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

* Bible, Judges iii. 20

I have a message from God unto thee.

, title=(The Celebrity), chapter=4 , passage=No matter how early I came down, I would find him on the veranda, smoking cigarettes, or otherwise his man would be there with a message to say that his master would shortly join me if I would kindly wait.}}

An underlying theme or conclusion to be drawn from something.

* {{quote-magazine, date=2013-06-29, volume=407, issue=8842, page=55, magazine=(The Economist)

, title= Travels and travails , passage=Even without hovering drones, a lurking assassin, a thumping score and a denouement, the real-life story of Edward Snowden, a rogue spy on the run, could be straight out of the cinema. But, as with Hollywood, the subplots and exotic locations may distract from the real message : America’s discomfort and its foes’ glee.}}

Usage notes

In Ireland, Scotland and Northern England, messages (plural) can mean "groceries, shopping".

Derived terms

* instant message * text message

Abbreviations

* msg

Verb

To send a message to; to transmit a message to, as text via a cell phone.

Just message me for directions.

I messaged her about the concert.

To send (something) as a message; usually refers to electronic messaging.

She messaged me the information yesterday.

Please message the final report by fax.

To send a message or messages; to be capable of sending messages.

We've implemented a new messaging service.

The runaway computer program was messaging non-stop.

(obsolete) To bear as a message.

Synonyms

* (send a text message to)