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awry vs cockeyed

cockeyed vs awry

awry and cockeyed both are adjectives.

awry is an adverb but cockeyed is not an adverb.

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

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