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askew vs awry

awry vs askew

askew and awry both are adjectives.

askew and awry both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
askew No Yes No Yes
awry No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, askew and awry are synonyms defined as:
  • askew and awry: turned or twisted toward one side
Other synonyms of askew include cockeyed, lopsided, skew-whiff, wonky.
As adverbs, askew and awry are synonyms defined as:
  • askew and awry: turned or twisted to one side
Other synonyms of askew include skew-whiff.
askew (adjective) awry (adjective)
turned or twisted toward one side turned or twisted toward one side
not functioning properly
askew (adverb) awry (adverb)
turned or twisted to one side away from the correct or expected course
turned or twisted to one side
Difference between askew and awry

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