Definition of "wrong"

Kid-friendly meaning of wrong, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "wrong" mean?

wrong (adjective) — not correct or not fair.

Part of speechAdjective Syllables1 (wrong)

Example sentences using "wrong"

Grade K–2
That answer is wrong.
Grade 3–5
He realized his answer on the math test was wrong, but he had already turned in the page.
Grade 6–8
Admitting when you're wrong is often harder than being right in the first place, which is why people who can do it gracefully tend to earn outsized long-term trust.

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