Pronunciation

/wrɒŋ/

Definitions

Noun

• Adjective: Opposite of right; incorrect or inaccurate. For example: “Her answer was completely wrong.”
• Verb: To be in the incorrect state or condition; to do something incorrectly. For example: “He made a wrong turn on the way to the airport.”
• Adverb: In an incorrect manner or way. For example: “She spoke too loudly, her tone was wrong.”

Phrases

• “Do something right” implies doing it correctly.
• “Right or wrong” is used to evaluate the correctness of a decision or action.
• “To be in the wrong” signifies having committed a mistake or transgression.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The math problem had several wrong answers provided.”
• Verb: “I realized I had written down the wrong date for the meeting.”
• Adverb: “Her interpretation of the situation was just plain wrong.”

Synonyms

• Incorrect
• Misguided
• Faulty
• Erroneous
• Invalid

Antonyms

• Right
• Correct
• Accurate
• Proper
• Appropriate