Wrong
Pronunciation: /ˈrɔːŋ/
Wrong (adjective)
- Not correct or true; having a mistake.
- Not fair or morally right.
Examples
- The answer was wrong, so he tried again.
- Her assumption was wrong, leading to confusion.
Common collocations: wrong answer, wrong assumption, prove wrong, wrong decision, wrong treatment
Wrong (noun)
- An action that is not right or fair.
Examples
- He admitted his wrong and apologized.
- She tried to right the wrong she had done.
Wrong (adverb)
- In a way that is not correct.
Examples
- He spelled the word wrong on the test.
- The instructions were followed wrong, causing errors.