A1adjective 1K

Wrong

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɒŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɔːŋ/"]/

Meaning of Wrong

not right or correct

In simple words: Not correct or not right.

Wrong in a sentence

• He realized he had the wrong answers on the test.
• It felt wrong to lie to her friend.
• The wrong turn led them off the main road.
• Don't say anything wrong in the meeting today.
• She knew it was wrong to steal, but she did it anyway.
• He wore the wrong shoes for the hike.
• It's wrong to judge people without knowing them.
• They picked the wrong movie for movie night.

How to use Wrong

Use 'wrong' to describe mistakes or bad behavior. It can be informal, but avoid using it in very formal writing or discussions.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'wrong' like 'wrong way' to remember it — it points out something that is not right.

Related words

Collocations with Wrong

• be
• seem
• go
• all
• badly
• disastrously
• about
• for
• in
• there’s nothing wrong with something
• you can’t go wrong (with something)
• be
• seem
• go
• all
• badly
• disastrously
• about
• for
• in
• there’s nothing wrong with something
• you can’t go wrong (with something)
• be
• seem
• go
• all
• badly
• disastrously
• about
• for
• in
• there’s nothing wrong with something
• you can’t go wrong (with something)
• be
• seem
• go
• all
• badly
• disastrously
• about
• for
• in
• there’s nothing wrong with something
• you can’t go wrong (with something)

Synonyms for Wrong

• incorrect
• mistaken
• false
• improper
• unjust

Opposites of Wrong

• right
• correct
• true

Common mistakes with Wrong

• Confused with 'right' or 'correct'.
• Used as a noun without an article, like 'the wrong is...'.
• Saying 'wrongful' in contexts where 'wrong' is more appropriate.

Frequently asked questions about Wrong

What does Wrong mean?

Not correct or not right.

What is the definition of Wrong?

not right or correct

How do you use Wrong in a sentence?

He realized he had the wrong answers on the test.

Can you give another example of Wrong?

It felt wrong to lie to her friend.

What are synonyms for Wrong?

Common alternatives include incorrect, mistaken, false, improper, unjust.

What is the opposite of Wrong?

Opposite meanings include right, correct, true.

What words go with Wrong?

It commonly pairs with be, seem, go, all, badly, disastrously, about, for, in, there’s nothing wrong with something, you can’t go wrong (with something), be, seem, go, all, badly, disastrously, about, for, in, there’s nothing wrong with something, you can’t go wrong (with something), be, seem, go, all, badly, disastrously, about, for, in, there’s nothing wrong with something, you can’t go wrong (with something), be, seem, go, all, badly, disastrously, about, for, in, there’s nothing wrong with something, you can’t go wrong (with something).

What are common mistakes when using Wrong?

Confused with 'right' or 'correct'. Used as a noun without an article, like 'the wrong is...'. Saying 'wrongful' in contexts where 'wrong' is more appropriate.

How do you pronounce Wrong?

US: /["/rɔːŋ/"]/, UK: /["/rɒŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Wrong?

Use 'wrong' to describe mistakes or bad behavior. It can be informal, but avoid using it in very formal writing or discussions.

What CEFR level is Wrong?

"Wrong" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.