WordHive Learning Dictionary

Wrong

adjective

Wrong means not right or not correct.

5 letters 1 syllable

What does Wrong mean?

Wrong means not right or not correct.

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Dictionary definition

Not correct, true, fair, or right.

Example sentences

Wrong in a sentence

easy

That is the wrong answer.

medium

It is wrong to take a turn from someone else.

hard

A wrong step in the directions can change the result.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Wrong

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does wrong mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to wrong?

Practice 3

Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for wrong?

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Wrong

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Synonyms

Words like Wrong

incorrectUse when an answer or fact is not right.
unfairUse when something is not just or equal.
Antonyms

Opposite words

rightUse when something is correct or fair.
correctUse when something has no mistake.
Synonym practice

Want to practice wrong synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The wrong answer was crossed out gently," then compare close word choices. Practice wrong synonyms.

Word family

Wrong word family

Base word

wrong

noun

wrongs

Actions that are not right.

adverb

wrongly

In a wrong way.

adjective

wrongful

Not right or fair.

Related words
Student support

Understand Wrong

Hint for students

Wrong means not right or not correct.

Common mix-up

Wrong can mean incorrect, unfair, or not right. Use context to know which meaning fits.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows wrong without using the word wrong. Then underline clue words that show not right or not correct. Example: It is wrong to take a turn from someone else. Clue words: take, turn, someone, else Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show not right or not correct?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "It is wrong to take a turn from someone else." Why does wrong fit better than right?