Incorrectly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɪnkəˈɹɛk(t).li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Incorrectly is an adverb meaning In an incorrect manner.
Meaning
In an incorrect manner.
Example Sentences
I lost a few marks in the test for spelling words incorrectly.
In March 2008, the name was reapplied incorrectly as County of Durham, but this was also removed by February 2009.
A RIF notice received by one FDA employee on Tuesday included performance ratings that were incorrectly low, meaning the severance pay offered was lower than it would be for the ratings they previously received, the employee told CNN.
Synonyms for incorrectly
Depending on context, synonyms include wrong, wrongly, falsely.
Antonyms for incorrectly
Common opposites include correctly, right, aright.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wrong, wrongly, falsely, erroneously, mistakenly, error.
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