get wrong

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˌɡet ˈrɒŋ/
US: /ˌɡet ˈrɔːŋ/

  1. To misunderstand something or someone.

    1. I think you get me wrong sometimes, but it's okay
    2. You always get the instructions wrong, even when they are really easy to follow

  2. To make a mistake.

    1. I often get the answers wrong on the test
    2. If you get the dosage wrong, it could have serious consequences for your health

  3. To be unsuccessful or cause something to fail.

    1. I hope I don't get this wrong, my future depends on this presentation.
    2. If we get this deal wrong, the company could face significant financial difficulties

  4. To incorrectly remember something.

    1. I get her name wrong every time I see her
    2. I think I get the story wrong, can you repeat it, please?

Synonyms

misunderstand err misinterpret flub

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "get wrong" in English means: To misunderstand something or someone., To make a mistake., To be unsuccessful or cause something to fail., To incorrectly remember something..

The phonetic transcription of "get wrong" is /ˌɡet ˈrɒŋ/ in British English and /ˌɡet ˈrɔːŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "get wrong": misunderstand, err, misinterpret, flub.

Example usage of "get wrong": "I think you get me wrong sometimes, but it's okay". More examples on the page.