come down vs correct

correct vs come down

come down is not an adjective while correct is an adjective.

come down and correct both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
come down	No	No	Yes	No
correct	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, correct is a hyponym of come down; that is, correct is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than come down:

come down: move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
correct: fall in value

Other hyponyms of come down include prolapse, abseil, rappel, rope down, dismount, get down, get off, light, unhorse, avalanche, roll down, dive, plunge, plunk, go down, go under, set, decline, slump, precipitate, sink, subside, crash, flop, topple, tumble, drop, plop, pitch, alight, climb down, go down, go under, settle, sink, pounce, swoop, drip, cascade, cascade down.

come down (adjective)	correct (adjective)
	free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
	correct in opinion or judgment
	socially right or correct
	in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

come down (verb)	correct (verb)
get sick	treat a defect
be the essential element	make right or correct
criticize or reprimand harshly	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way	censure severely
fall from clouds	fall in value
	punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
	make reparations or amends for
	adjust for

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