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
