Correct vs Exactly - What's the difference?
correct | exactly |
Free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.
With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
To make something that was not valid become right. To remove error.
(by extension) To grade (examination papers).
To inform (someone) of the latter's error.
(manner) without approximation; precisely.
(focus) Used to provide emphasis.
(Signifies agreement or recognition)
As an adjective correct
is free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.As a verb correct
is to make something that was not valid become right to remove error.As an adverb exactly is
(manner) without approximation; precisely.As an interjection exactly is
(signifies agreement or recognition).correct
English
Adjective
(en adjective)Synonyms
* (with good manners) well-mannered, well behavedAntonyms
* (without error) incorrect, inaccurate * (with good manners) uncouthDerived terms
* anatomically correct * correctly * hypercorrect * incorrectVerb
(en verb)- He corrected the position of the book on the mantle.
- It's rude to correct your parents.
Synonyms
* See alsoDerived terms
* correctable * correction * uncorrectableExternal links
* * * 1000 English basic words ----exactly
English
Adverb
(en adverb)- Measure exactly so we can be sure it is right.
- The edge is not exactly straight.
- It was exactly an Eastern gray squirrel.
- He divided the coins exactly in half.
- He did it that way exactly to prove the point.
- His complaint was exactly that she failed to meet the deadline by four days.
Antonyms
* approximatelyInterjection
(en interjection)- So you're saying that we have only three days left? / Yes, exactly !