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WRONGLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In an inaccurate manner

Example:

she guessed wrong

Synonyms:

incorrectly; wrong; wrongly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

right (in an accurate manner)

Pertainym:

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

Sense 2

Meaning:

Without justice or fairness

Example:

wouldst not play false and yet would wrongly win

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

wrong (contrary to conscience or morality or law)

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