wrongly
|wrong/ly|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈrɔːŋli/
🇬🇧
/ˈrɒŋli/
(wrong)
incorrect or unjust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wrongly' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wrang,' where 'wrang' meant 'crooked or twisted.'
Historical Evolution
'wrang' transformed into the Middle English word 'wrong,' and eventually became the modern English word 'wrongly.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'crooked or twisted,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'incorrectly or mistakenly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is incorrect or mistaken.
He was wrongly accused of the crime.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40