Meaning
Not right, not correct; bad to do.
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Word origin
From Old Norse rangr, meaning crooked or unjust, which came into English long ago.
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Root
- rangr
Examples
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"Wrong" means not right or not correct. A wrong answer is a mistake, and the wrong way leads you to the wrong place. It is the opposite of "right", and it can also mean bad or unfair.
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(10)The Late Bus
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The Clock in the Hall
4 min read · Core 5000
The Passenger
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Not in Front of Them
5 min read · Core 1000
The First Letter
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The Night Route
5 min read · Core 5000
The Photograph
5 min read · Core 5000
The Suggestion Box
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The Swimming Lesson
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Two Tickets to Paris
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