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incorrect vs wrong

wrong vs incorrect

incorrect is not a noun while wrong is a noun.

incorrect and wrong both are adjectives.

incorrect is not a verb while wrong is a verb.

incorrect is not an adverb while wrong is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
incorrect No Yes No No
wrong Yes Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, incorrect and wrong are synonyms defined as:
  • incorrect and wrong: not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
As adjectives, incorrect and wrong are synonyms defined as:
  • incorrect and wrong: not in accord with established usage or procedure
As adjectives, incorrect and wrong are synonyms defined as:
  • incorrect and wrong: characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
Other synonyms of incorrect include faulty.
incorrect (noun) wrong (noun)
any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
incorrect (adjective) wrong (adjective)
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth contrary to conscience or morality or law
not in accord with established usage or procedure not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules based on or acting or judging in error
(of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
badly timed
used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward
not functioning properly
not in accord with established usage or procedure
incorrect (verb) wrong (verb)
treat unjustly; do wrong to
incorrect (adverb) wrong (adverb)
in an incorrect manner
Difference between incorrect and wrong

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