As verbs the difference between correcting and correct
is that
correcting is while
correct is to make something that was not valid become right to remove error.
As an adjective correct is
free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.
Other Comparisons: What's the difference?
correcting English
Verb
(head)
Derived terms
* correcting fluid
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correct English
Adjective
( en adjective)
Free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.
With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
Synonyms
* (with good manners) well-mannered, well behaved
Antonyms
* (without error) incorrect, inaccurate
* (with good manners) uncouth
Derived terms
* anatomically correct
* correctly
* hypercorrect
* incorrect
Verb
( en verb)
To make something that was not valid become right. To remove error.
- He corrected the position of the book on the mantle.
(by extension) To grade (examination papers).
To inform (someone) of the latter's error.
- It's rude to correct your parents.
Synonyms
* See also
Derived terms
* correctable
* correction
* uncorrectable
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