correct vs amend

correct is an adjective but amend is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
correct	No	Yes	Yes	No
amend	No	No	Yes	No

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

Other hyponyms of correct include rectify, remediate, remedy, repair, debug.

correct (adjective)	amend (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

correct (verb)	amend (verb)
treat a defect	to make better
make right or correct	set straight or right
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	make amendments to
censure severely
fall in value
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
make reparations or amends for
adjust for