Antonyms for correct


Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : kuh-rekt
Phonetic Transcription : kəˈrɛkt


Definition of correct

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "to set right, rectify" (a fault or error), from Latin correctus, past participle of corrigere "to put straight, reduce to order, set right;" in transferred use, "to reform, amend," especially of speech or writing, from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + regere "to lead straight, rule" (see regal). Originally of persons; with reference to writing, etc., attested from late 14c. Related: Corrected; correcting.
  • adj accurate, exact
  • adj proper, appropriate
  • verb fix, adjust
  • verb discipline, chastise
Example sentences :
  • She discovered that Emma's conjecture had been only too correct.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • How could it care for a fellow's happiness, or even for his leading a correct life!
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • The information on Web pages, etc. is correct as of 21 May 1997.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
  • His character was so open, that I did not need to correct my original conception of it.
  • Extract from : « Biographical Sketches » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • Is it correct to speak of the waters of the Black Sea as the colored element?
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 7, May 14, 1870 » by Various
  • I didn't think it necessary to correct him as to my refusal of the Earl.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • These computations were correct as far as they went, but they were scanty.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • I think I am entitled now to correct this putting of the case.
  • Extract from : « Samantha Among the Brethren, Part 7. » by Josiah Allen's Wife (Marietta Holley)
  • It is my business to correct this misapprehension by telling you what the secret service is not.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • His voice was sombre, because he had a correct sentiment of the situation.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

Synonyms for correct

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