wrong (verb)

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• wrong — 1 n 1: a violation of the rights of another; esp: tort 2: something (as conduct, practices, or qualities) contrary to justice, goodness, equity, or law the difference between right and wrong wrong 2 vt: to do a wrong to …   Law dictionary

• wrong vs wrongly —   Wrong and wrongly are both adverbs.   Wrong can be used informally instead of wrongly after a verb. In fact it is taking over from the word wrongly.   However, when the adverb comes before the verb we use wrongly .   For example:   Sean Hodgson …   English dictionary of common mistakes and confusing words

• wrong vs wrongly —   Wrong and wrongly are both adverbs.   Wrong can be used informally instead of wrongly after a verb. In fact it is taking over from the word wrongly.   However, when the adverb comes before the verb we use wrongly .   For example:   Sean Hodgson …   English dictionary of common mistakes and confusing words

• wrong, wrongly — Wrong is both an adjective and an adverb. It is correct to say That s the wrong attitude to take and Everything went wrong that day. Wrongly, an adverb only, should be used before a verb: The word was wrongly pronounced. Wrong in its adverbial… …   Dictionary of problem words and expressions

• wrong — ► ADJECTIVE 1) not correct or true; mistaken or in error. 2) unjust, dishonest, or immoral. 3) in a bad or abnormal condition; amiss. ► ADVERB 1) in a mistaken or undesirable manner or direction. 2) with an incorrect result. ► …   English terms dictionary

• wrong-foot — wrong foots, wrong footing, wrong footed also wrong foot VERB If you wrong foot someone, you surprise them by putting them into an unexpected or difficult situation. [mainly BRIT] [V n] He has surprised his supporters and wrong footed his… …   English dictionary

• wrong-foot — verb transitive 1. ) in a sport, to make an opponent go in the wrong direction by suddenly changing the direction in which you move, or hit or kick a ball 2. ) BRITISH to put someone in a difficult or embarrassing situation by doing or saying… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• wrong-foot — ► VERB Brit. 1) (in a game) play so as to catch (an opponent) off balance. 2) place in a difficult or embarrassing situation by saying or doing something unexpected …   English terms dictionary

• wrong-foot — verb Brit. 1》 (in a game) play so as to catch (an opponent) off balance. 2》 place in a difficult situation by saying or doing something unexpected …   English new terms dictionary

• wrong — [[t]rɒ̱ŋ, AM rɔ͟ːŋ[/t]] ♦♦ wrongs, wronging, wronged 1) ADJ GRADED: v link ADJ, oft ADJ with n If you say there is something wrong, you mean there is something unsatisfactory about the situation, person, or thing you are talking about. Pain is… …   English dictionary

• wrong — 1 adjective 1 NOT CORRECT saying, believing, or depending on something that is not correct: Your calculations must be wrong. | be wrong to think/say: I m sorry; I was wrong to assume that you wanted to go. | prove sb wrong: I wish you d stop… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English