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wrong vs haywire

haywire vs wrong

wrong and haywire both are nouns.

wrong and haywire both are adjectives.

wrong is a verb but haywire is not a verb.

wrong is an adverb but haywire is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wrong Yes Yes Yes Yes
haywire Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, wrong and haywire are synonyms defined as:
  • wrong and haywire: not functioning properly
Other synonyms of wrong include amiss, awry.
wrong (noun) haywire (noun)
any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right wire for tying up bales of hay
that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
wrong (adjective) haywire (adjective)
contrary to conscience or morality or law informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth not functioning properly
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
wrong (verb) haywire (verb)
treat unjustly; do wrong to
wrong (adverb) haywire (adverb)
in an incorrect manner
Difference between wrong and haywire

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