wrong
gb/ɹˈɔŋ/ us/ɹˈɔŋ/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 800
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective
A2
property
1
Not correct or true
Not right; not true or correct.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[something] is wrong
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'wrong' with 'false'. 'Wrong' can apply to actions, ideas, or beliefs, while 'false' usually applies to statements or facts.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
incorrect (More formal and often used in academic or technical contexts.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
correct (Means accurate or true in fact.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
wrong answer
|wrong idea
|prove wrong
|completely wrong
|what's wrong
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|education
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- Your calculation is wrong; the total should be 45.
- I was wrong about the time of the meeting.
- That statement is completely wrong and misleading.
- She proved him wrong with clear evidence.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- My answer is wrong.
- He is wrong about her name.
- This number is wrong.
- You are wrong about the day.
adjective
A2
property
2
Morally bad or unfair
Not fair or good; not morally right.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
It is wrong to [do something]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
unethical (Emphasizes breaking moral or professional standards.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
right (Means morally correct or just.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
morally wrong
|seriously wrong
|know right from wrong
கருப்பொருள்கள்
ethics
|society
|law
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- It’s wrong to lie to your friends.
- Many people think it’s wrong to kill animals for sport.
- The company’s actions were morally wrong.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- It is wrong to hurt people.
- Stealing is wrong.
- Lying is wrong.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
event
3
An unfair or immoral act
Something that is not fair, honest, or right.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to do [someone] a wrong
இணைச்சொற்கள்
injustice (Focuses on lack of fairness or justice.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
justice (Refers to fairness and moral rightness.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
right a wrong
|do someone a wrong
கருப்பொருள்கள்
law
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- He admitted the wrong and apologized.
- She was determined to right the wrongs of the past.
- They suffered a great wrong at the hands of the authorities.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He did a wrong to me.
- We must right this wrong.
- They want to fix the wrong.
adverb
A2
property
4
In an incorrect way
In a way that is not right or correct.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to [do something] wrong
இணைச்சொற்கள்
incorrectly (More formal; often used in written contexts.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
correctly (In a way that is accurate or true.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
spelled wrong
|guessed wrong
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- You’re holding the knife wrong.
- I guessed the answer wrong again.
- The name was spelled wrong on the form.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He wrote my name wrong.
- I did the work wrong.
- She spelled the word wrong.
adjective
A2
property
5
Not suitable or appropriate
Not good for that person, place, or time.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
the wrong [person/thing/place] for [something]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
unsuitable (More formal; emphasizes lack of suitability.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
suitable (Appropriate for a particular purpose.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
wrong person
|wrong place
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- I think you’ve got the wrong person.
- They went to the wrong address by mistake.
- This is the wrong tool for the job.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- You have the wrong number.
- He is the wrong man for the job.
- We went to the wrong house.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
wrong
IPA
GB/ɹˈɔŋ/
US/ɹˈɔŋ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
wrong (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (wrong)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: wrong
- Comparative: worse
- Superlative: worst
Noun
- Base: wrong
- Plural: wrong, wrongs
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
Core family
wrongly
adverb B2
Related words
wrongdoer
noun
wrongdoing
noun
Advanced or less common
wrongful
adjective
wrongfully
adverb
wrongness
noun
முக்கிய குறிப்புகள்
- Irregular comparative: worse Adjective
- Irregular superlative: worst Adjective
சொற்றொடர்கள்
go wrong
1/ɡˈoʊ ɹˈɔŋ/
phrasal verb
Develop badly or fail
To have problems; to not happen as planned.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Something went wrong with the computer update.
- Our plans went wrong after it started raining.
what’s wrong
1/wˈʌts ɹˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
Ask about a problem or issue
Used to ask what problem someone has or what is not right.
உதாரணங்கள்
- You look upset. What’s wrong?
- What’s wrong with your car?
get someone wrong
1/ɡˈɛt sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
Misunderstand someone’s meaning or intent
To not understand what someone means correctly.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Don’t get me wrong—I like your idea, but it needs work.
- You’ve got me wrong; I’m not trying to blame you.
- I think you got him wrong; he wasn’t being rude.
- I think you’ve got her wrong—she’s actually very friendly once you know her.
prove someone wrong
1/pɹˈuv sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
Show someone is incorrect
To show that what someone said or thought is not true.
உதாரணங்கள்
- She proved him wrong by finishing the race first.
- She proved them wrong by finishing first in the race.
- I love proving people wrong when they doubt me.
- The results proved me wrong.
rub someone the wrong way
1/ɹˈʌb sˈʌmwˌʌn ðə ɹˈɔŋ wˈeɪ/
idiom
informal
Annoy someone unintentionally
To make someone feel annoyed without meaning to.
உதாரணங்கள்
- His arrogant attitude rubbed me the wrong way.
- His jokes really rub me the wrong way sometimes.
- She tends to rub people the wrong way when she’s stressed.
- I think I rubbed her the wrong way when I disagreed.