correct

/kəɹˈɛkt/

/kɝˈɛkt/

[adjective] [verb]

correct

[ADJECTIVE]

based on the truth and without mistakes

synonyms : right

antonyms : incorrect

socially right or correct

synonyms : right

in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

synonyms : right

correct in opinion or judgment

synonyms : right

antonyms : wrong

to correct

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to find the mistake of something and make it right

synonyms : rectify

right

antonyms : falsify

make reparations or amends for

synonyms : compensate

redress

right

antonyms : wrong

censure severely

synonyms : castigate

chasten

chastise

objurgate

treat a defect

alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

synonyms : adjust

set

go down in value

synonyms : decline

slump

punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience

synonyms : discipline

sort out

adjust for

synonyms : compensate

Examples

1. The teacher corrected my mistake and explained the correct solution.

2. She gave a correct response to the teacher's question.

3. His correct pronunciation impressed everyone in the language class.

4. The teacher highlighted the correct steps to solve the math problem.

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