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- pronunciation:
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rekt
- parts of speech:
- verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, adjective), Word History, Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
corrects, correcting, corrected |
| definition 1: |
to fix the mistakes in; change to make right.
The student corrected the answers on her test after the teacher graded it.- similar words:
- edit, fix, mend, perfect, straighten out, touch up
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| definition 2: |
to show the mistakes of; scold; punish.
My mother corrected him for his bad manners.- synonyms:
- admonish, take to task
- similar words:
- criticize, scold
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| definition 3: |
to make agree with a standard.
She will need glasses to correct her eyesight.- synonyms:
- adjust, fix, remedy
- similar words:
- alter, mend, modify, repair, right, straighten out
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| related words: |
improve, offset, remedy, revise |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
with no mistakes; accurate.
The teacher smiled when the student gave the correct answer.- synonyms:
- accurate, right
- antonyms:
- false, mistaken, wrong
- similar words:
- exact, faithful, perfect, precise
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| definition 2: |
agreeing with a rule or accepted way of doing things; proper.
We were careful to use correct manners at the ball.- synonyms:
- proper
- antonyms:
- improper
- similar words:
- appropriate, flawless, formal, perfect, prescribed, right, straight, suitable
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| related words: |
fit, meticulous, prim, regular, scrupulous, valid |
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| derivations: |
correctly (adv.), correctness (n.) |
Correct comes from a Latin word that means "to make straight."
Word Builder: correct +
- correctly:
in the correct way.
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