What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
incorrectly
Example
She spelled his name incorrectly. [incorrectly: adverb]
Example
The teacher marked the answer as incorrect. [incorrect: adjective]
wrongly
Example
He was wrongly accused of stealing the money. [wrongly: adverb]
Example
The decision was based on wrongly interpreted data. [wrongly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Incorrectly is more commonly used than wrongly in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between incorrectly and wrongly?
Incorrectly is more formal than wrongly.
