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malfunctioning vs awry

awry vs malfunctioning

malfunctioning and awry both are adjectives.

malfunctioning is not an adverb while awry is an adverb.

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

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