Correct
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈɹɛkt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Correct is an adjective meaning Free from error; true; accurate.
Meaning
Free from error; true; accurate.
More Meanings
- With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
- Correctly.
- Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance.
- A correct response.
- (transitive) To make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from.
- (by extension, transitive) To grade (examination papers).
- (transitive) To inform (someone) of their error.
Example Sentences
Hope I spelt your name correct.
We all agreed they'd made the correct decision.
The navigator corrected the course of the ship.
The teacher stayed up all night correcting exams.
Word Forms
- corrects
- correcting
- corrected
- correctest
- correctedst
- correcteth
Synonyms for correct
Depending on context, synonyms include faithful, right, well-behaved, well-mannered, civil, civilized.
Antonyms for correct
Common opposites include incorrect, inaccurate, wrong, bastard, counterfactual, erroneous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include straight, right, chasten, objurgate, chastize, accurate.
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