incorrectly vs wrong

wrong vs incorrectly

incorrectly is not a noun while wrong is a noun.

incorrectly is not an adjective while wrong is an adjective.

incorrectly is not a verb while wrong is a verb.

incorrectly and wrong both are adverbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
incorrectly	No	No	No	Yes
wrong	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As adverbs, incorrectly and wrong are synonyms defined as:

incorrectly and wrong: in an incorrect manner

Other synonyms of incorrectly include wrongly.

incorrectly (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

incorrectly (adjective)	wrong (adjective)
	contrary to conscience or morality or law
	not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
	based on or acting or judging in error
	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

incorrectly (verb)	wrong (verb)
	treat unjustly; do wrong to

incorrectly (adverb)	wrong (adverb)
in an incorrect manner	in an incorrect manner
in an incorrect manner

Difference between incorrectly and wrong

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