wrong vs wrongly

wrongly vs wrong

wrong is a noun but wrongly is not a noun.

wrong is an adjective but wrongly is not an adjective.

wrong is a verb but wrongly is not a verb.

wrong and wrongly both are adverbs.

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

As adverbs, wrong and wrongly are synonyms defined as:

wrong and wrongly: in an incorrect manner

Other synonyms of wrong include incorrectly.

wrong (noun)	wrongly (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)	wrongly (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)	wrongly (verb)
treat unjustly; do wrong to

wrong (adverb)	wrongly (adverb)
in an incorrect manner	in an incorrect manner
	without justice or fairness

Difference between wrong and wrongly

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