Wrongly and Wrong

Wrongly

Wrongly adverb - In an inaccurate manner.

Wrong is a synonym for wrongly. In some cases you can use "Wrong" instead an adverb "Wrongly".

Nearby Words: wrong, wrongful, wronged, wrongfully

Wrong

Wrong adverb - Off the desired or intended path or course.
Usage example: all of our carefully laid plans have gone wrong

Wrongly is a synonym for wrong in astray topic. You can use "Wrongly" instead an adverb "Wrong", if it concerns topics such as incorrectly.

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