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cockeyed vs awry

awry vs cockeyed

cockeyed and awry both are adjectives.

cockeyed is not an adverb while awry is an adverb.

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

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