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wrongs

|wrongs|

🇺🇸

/rɔŋz/

🇬🇧

/rɒŋz/

(wrong)

incorrect or unjust

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun	Verb	Verb	Verb	Adjective	Adverb
wrong	wrongs	wrongs	wronged	wronged	wronging	wrongs	wrongness	wrongs	wronged	wronging	wrongful	wrongly

Etymology

Etymology Information

'wrong' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wrang,' where 'wrang' meant 'crooked or twisted.'

Historical Evolution

'wrang' changed from Old Norse word 'vrangr' and eventually became the modern English word 'wrong'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'crooked or twisted,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unjust or unfair.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

acts or instances of injustice or unfairness.

The committee sought to address the wrongs of the past.

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Verb 1

to treat someone unfairly or unjustly.

He felt wronged by the decision.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41