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errand Synonyms

Another word for errand

Choosing another word for errand depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A short journey undertaken in order to deliver or collect something, or to perform a routine task, often on someone else's behalf.

Usage Example

"She spent Saturday morning running errands around town, including picking up groceries and dropping off the dry cleaning."

Strong
task
chore
job
assignment

• noun (Context 2)

The purpose or object for which a short trip or mission is undertaken.

Usage Example

"Once they arrived at the magistrate's office, the messenger stated his mission clearly."

Strong
mission
commission
purpose
Weak
business

• Nearby Words

eroticism
eroticize
err
errand
errant
errata
erratic

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Errand. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/errand
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