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wrong vs incorrect

incorrect vs wrong

wrong is a noun but incorrect is not a noun.

wrong and incorrect both are adjectives.

wrong is a verb but incorrect is not a verb.

wrong is an adverb but incorrect is not an adverb.

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

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