wrong

/ɹˈɒŋ/

/ˈɹɔŋ/

[adjective] [verb] [noun] [adverb]

wrong

[ADJECTIVE]

not based on facts or the truth

synonyms : incorrect

antonyms : correct

against the law or morality

antonyms : right

not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

synonyms : improper

not functioning properly

synonyms : amiss(p)

awry(p)

haywire

wrong(p)

based on or acting or judging in error

antonyms : right

characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

synonyms : faulty

incorrect

badly timed

synonyms : ill-timed

unseasonable

untimely

used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward

not in accord with established usage or procedure

synonyms : incorrect

to wrong

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

treat unjustly; do wrong to

antonyms : right

Wrong

[NOUN]

that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

synonyms : wrongfulness

antonyms : right

any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

synonyms : damage

legal injury

wrong

[ADVERB]

in a way that is incorrect, inappropriate, or undesirable

synonyms : incorrectly

wrongly

antonyms : correctly

Examples

1. In his mother’s eyes, the boy can do no wrong.

2. The journalist published a wrong statement in the article.

3. I accidentally hit the wrong key.

4. One common mistake in English is using the wrong verb tense.

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