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awry vs malfunctioning

malfunctioning vs awry

awry and malfunctioning both are adjectives.

awry is an adverb but malfunctioning is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
awry No Yes No Yes
malfunctioning No Yes No No
awry (adjective) malfunctioning (adjective)
turned or twisted toward one side not performing or able to perform its regular function
not functioning properly
awry (adverb) malfunctioning (adverb)
away from the correct or expected course
turned or twisted to one side
Difference between awry and malfunctioning

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