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INCORRECTLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In an inaccurate manner

Example:

she guessed wrong

Synonyms:

incorrectly; wrong; wrongly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

correctly (in an accurate manner)

Pertainym:

incorrect (characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In an incorrect manner

Example:

to credit Lister with the first formulation of the basic principle of stratigraphy would be to bestow credit falsely

Synonyms:

falsely; incorrectly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

incorrect (not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth)

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