/rɒŋ/

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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

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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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This word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 2: wrong, enough, care and 6 more words.