# wrong vs wrongly

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### wrong
*adjective · IPA /ˈɹɒŋ/ · frequency rank #409*
Incorrect or untrue.

### wrongly
*adverb · IPA /ˈɹɒŋ.li/ · frequency rank #15,943*
In violation of a moral or other standard, code, or convention; in an unfair, unjust, dishonest, or immoral manner; wrongly convicted is synonymous with wrongful conviction and miscarriage of justice.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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