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Word: Wrong
Speech Type: Adjective
late Old English wrang, from Old Norse rangr ‘awry, unjust’; related to wring
rɒŋ
not correct or true; incorrect
Short Definition:not correct or true
Examples:- that is the wrong answer
unjust, dishonest, or immoral
Short Definition:unjust, dishonest, or immoral
Examples:- that was wrong of me
- they were wrong to take the law into their own hands
Word: Wrong
Speech Type: Adverb
rɒŋ
in an unsuitable or undesirable manner or direction
Short Definition:in unsuitable or undesirable manner or direction
Examples:- what am I doing wrong?
Word: Wrong
Speech Type: Noun
rɒŋ
an unjust, dishonest, or immoral act
Short Definition:unjust, dishonest, or immoral action
Examples:- I have done you a great wrong
- I was trying to teach my children right from wrong
Word: Wrong
Speech Type: Verb
rɒŋ
act unjustly or dishonestly towards
Short Definition:act unjustly or dishonestly towards
Examples:- they would kill a man who wronged a family
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