wrong vs incorrectly

incorrectly vs wrong

wrong is a noun but incorrectly is not a noun.

wrong is an adjective but incorrectly is not an adjective.

wrong is a verb but incorrectly is not a verb.

wrong and incorrectly both are adverbs.

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

As adverbs, wrong and incorrectly are synonyms defined as:

wrong and incorrectly: in an incorrect manner

Other synonyms of wrong include wrongly.

wrong (noun)	incorrectly (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)	incorrectly (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

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

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

Difference between wrong and incorrectly

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