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awry adv

Awry means wrong twisted or out of position. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of awry

  • wrong twisted or out of position

Usage examples of awry

The picture hung awry, tilted noticeably to the left.

Our travel plans went awry when the flight was canceled.

His tie was awry after he ran through the rain.

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