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- pronunciation:
- k
rekt
- parts of speech:
- verb, adjective
- features:
- Word History, Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
corrects, correcting, corrected |
definition 1: |
When you correct something, you make changes to make it right.
Erica made a few mistakes when she played the song for the first time, but she corrected them when she played it the second time.- similar words:
- fix, mend, perfect, straighten out, touch up
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definition 2: |
When you correct someone, you show them a mistake they made and tell them the right way.
Whenever I say a word wrong, my sister corrects me.- similar words:
- criticize, reprimand, scold
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related words: |
improve, remedy |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
When something is correct, it has no mistakes.
Every answer on Liam's quiz was correct. It made him really happy.- synonyms:
- accurate, right
- antonyms:
- false, mistaken, wrong
- similar words:
- exact, faithful, perfect, precise
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definition 2: |
When your behavior is correct, it means that your behavior agrees with how most people think a person should behave.
Anna's mom wanted her to use correct manners when her grandmother came to visit.- synonyms:
- proper
- similar words:
- appropriate, flawless, formal, perfect, prescribed, right, straight, suitable
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related words: |
fit, regular, valid |
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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