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correct

Verb

Adjective

Meaning

• To make something right; to amend errors.

• To indicate the errors in something to someone.

• To tell someone they are wrong in a polite way.

Examples

• The teacher corrected the exams thoroughly.

• Please correct the mistakes in this document.

• He politely corrected her misunderstanding.

Meaning

• Free from error; in accordance with fact or truth

• Appropriate or suitable

Examples

• Your answer is correct.

• It is correct to wear formal attire to the event.

• He was politically correct in his statements.

correct

Verb

Meaning

• To make something right; to amend errors.

• To indicate the errors in something to someone.

• To tell someone they are wrong in a polite way.

Examples

• The teacher corrected the exams thoroughly.

• Please correct the mistakes in this document.

• He politely corrected her misunderstanding.

Adjective

Meaning

• Free from error; in accordance with fact or truth

• Appropriate or suitable

Examples

• Your answer is correct.

• It is correct to wear formal attire to the event.

• He was politically correct in his statements.