Words / A2

k-uh-REKT/kəˈrekt/

Correct means right, without mistakes: the correct answer, a correct spelling. Right is the everyday twin; true is about facts in the world, not exam answers. Correct is also a verb: correct the errors. Incorrect / wrong are the opposites. “More correct” is rarely needed — just correct or not.

Meaning

Right; without mistakes.

Examples

• “That is the correct answer.”
• “Is this the correct platform for Manchester?”
• “Please correct any spelling mistakes.”

Good to know

the correct answer. Verb: correct + mistakes. Opposite: incorrect / wrong.

Near in meaning

right

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