# erroneously

**Pronunciation:** /ɪˈroʊniəsli/ · eh-ROH-nee-us-lee

**CEFR level:** C2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a manner based on or containing a mistake.

## Examples

- The newspaper erroneously reported that the mayor had resigned before the official announcement was made.
- Many people erroneously believe that bats are blind, even though they have functional eyes.
- The software flagged the legitimate transaction as fraudulent, erroneously blocking the user's account.

## Synonyms

- wrongly — The most common and direct way to say something is not correct.
- mistakenly — Suggests an error caused by a misunderstanding or lack of information.
- incorrectly — Focuses on the failure to follow a standard or achieve the right result.
- falsely — Often implies a claim or statement that is not true, sometimes intentionally.
- inaccurately — Specifically points to a lack of precision or factual correctness.

## Antonyms

- correctly — Following the right rules or facts.
- accurately — Being precise and free from error.

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