incorrectly (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnkəˈrektli/

Definition

In a way that is not correct or accurate.

Examples

• He incorrectly assumed that the meeting was cancelled.

• The report was incorrectly filed under the wrong department.

• She answered the question incorrectly, which led to confusion.

How to Use incorrectly

incorrectly assumed (collocation)

To make a wrong guess or belief about something. — "She incorrectly assumed that the train would be on time."

incorrectly filed (collocation)

To place documents in the wrong category or location. — "The documents were incorrectly filed, making them hard to find."

incorrectly stated (collocation)

To say or write something in a way that is not accurate. — "The article incorrectly stated the date of the event."

Synonyms of incorrectly

Words with a similar meaning to incorrectly:

• wrongly
• mistakenly
• erroneously

Antonyms of incorrectly

Words with the opposite meaning to incorrectly:

• correctly
• rightly

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