Proper and Wrong

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Proper

Proper adjective - Being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard.
Usage example: there is really more than one proper way to pronounce that word in English
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Wrong is an antonym for proper in correct topic.
Nearby Words: property, properly

Wrong

Wrong adjective - Not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation.
Usage example: has a knack for saying just the wrong thing
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Antonyms for Wrong
Proper is an antonym for wrong.
Nearby Words: wrongful, wrongly, wronging, wronged, wrongfully
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  • Off Model / Toys The plush toy for instance, actually has less candy, and both have the wrong color mints (white & red, instead of the green & brown in the film proper).
    Source: Off Model / Toys
  • Autodoc Andy treats a sprained toe by amputating the wrong leg, and Sawbones wants to inflict damage instead (though he at least can be modified to provide proper care).
    Source: Autodoc
  • Manga / CLAMP School Detectives The Unfair Sex: Women who do wrong things rarely ever get proper punishment for their acts (unless they threaten Suoh), but men who do wrong by women will be punished without fail.
    Source: Manga / CLAMP School Detectives
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