wrong

Definition

Examples

The package was sent to the wrong address by mistake.

Word Family

Synonyms

• incorrectnot correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
• erroneouscontaining or characterized by error
• falsenot in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

Collocations

• Easy dial the wrong number
  to dial the wrong number, meaning to operate a dial to select a telephone number
• Medium wrong assumptions lead to budget shortfalls
  to wrong assumptions lead to budget shortfalls, meaning to treat unjustly; do wrong to
• Hard redress civil wrongs through tort compensation
  to redress civil wrongs through tort compensation, meaning to make reparations or amends for
• Very Hard get hold of the wrong end of the stick in high intrigue
  to obtain, receive, or reach regarding hold of the wrong end of the stick in high intrigue