Wrong Definition & Meaning
wrong
- adverb
- in an inaccurate manner; "he decided to reveal the details only after other sources had reported them incorrectly"; "she guessed wrong"
- adjective
- not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth; "an incorrect calculation"; "the report in the paper is wrong"; "your information is wrong"; "the clock showed the wrong time"; "found themselves on the wrong road"; "based on the wrong assumptions"
- contrary to conscience or morality or law; "it is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor"; "cheating is wrong"; "it is wrong to lie"
- not appropriate for a purpose or occasion; "said all the wrong things"
- not functioning properly; "something is amiss"; "has gone completely haywire"; "something is wrong with the engine"
- based on or acting or judging in error; "it is wrong to think that way"
- not in accord with established usage or procedure; "the wrong medicine"; "the wrong way to shuck clams"; "it is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts"
- used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward; "socks worn wrong side out"
- badly timed; "an ill-timed intervention"; "you think my intrusion unseasonable"; "an untimely remark"; "it was the wrong moment for a joke"
- characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules; "he submitted a faulty report"; "an incorrect transcription"; the wrong side of the road"
- noun
- that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law; "he feels that you are in the wrong"
- any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
- verb
- treat unjustly; do wrong to
"Wrong" in song lyrics
See how wrong is used in real songs:
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"These days, replay, the life game of wrong"
1200 Techniques — Eye of the Storm -
"Doing the right thing, and not the wrong"
2 Live Crew — Banned in the U.S.A. -
"Sayin' things and doin' things that you're sayin's wrong"
2 Live Crew — Banned in the U.S.A.
Words that rhyme with wrong
Usage tips for "wrong"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "wrong" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for wrong to find words that pair well.
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