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Wrongly Definition & Meaning

wrongly
adverb
  1. without justice or fairness; "wouldst not play false and yet would wrongly win"- Shakespeare
  2. in an inaccurate manner; "he decided to reveal the details only after other sources had reported them incorrectly"; "she guessed wrong"

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Frequently asked questions

What does wrongly mean?
without justice or fairness; "wouldst not play false and yet would wrongly win"- Shakespeare in an inaccurate manner; "he decided to reveal the details only after other sources had reported them incorrectly"; "she guessed wrong"
What part of speech is wrongly?
Wrongly is an adverb.
How many definitions does wrongly have?
Wrongly has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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