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'correct' - used as an adjective
Synonyms for 'correct'
1. free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
the correct answer
the correct version
2. socially right or correct
correct behavior
3. in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure
4. correct in opinion or judgment

'correct' - used as a verb
5. make right or correct
Correct the mistakes
6. make reparations or amends for
7. censure severely
8. adjust for
engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance
9. punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
10. go down in value
the stock market corrected
11. alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
correct the alignment of the front wheels
12. treat a defect
The new contact lenses will correct for his myopia

derived forms
1. Correct / Past
corrected
2. Correct / Third Person
corrects
3. Correct / Present Participle
correcting
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Antonym
  • incorrect
  • falsify
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