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correct vs carry

carry vs correct

correct is not a noun while carry is a noun.

correct is an adjective but carry is not an adjective.

correct and carry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
correct No Yes Yes No
carry Yes No Yes No
As verbs, carry is a hyponym of correct; that is, carry is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than correct:
  • correct: adjust for
  • carry: compensate for a weaker partner or member by one's own performance
Other hyponyms of correct include compensate, cover, overcompensate.
correct (noun) carry (noun)
the act of carrying something
correct (adjective) carry (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) carry (verb)
treat a defect be pregnant with
make right or correct behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard continue or extend
censure severely include, as on a list
fall in value sing or play against other voices or parts
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience serve as a means for expressing something
make reparations or amends for pass on a communication
adjust for win in an election
secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions)
cover a certain distance or advance beyond
have a certain range
be successful in
drink alcohol without showing ill effects
be able to feed
support or hold in a certain manner
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
propel
bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of
propel or give impetus to
include as the content; broadcast or publicize
bear (a crop)
transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
pursue a line of scent or be a bearer
transfer (a number, cipher, or remainder) to the next column or unit's place before or after, in addition or multiplication
have on hand
capture after a fight
have on the surface or on the skin
transfer (entries) from one account book to another
extend to a certain degree
win approval or support for
compensate for a weaker partner or member by one's own performance
take further or advance
have with oneself; have on one's person
be necessarily associated with or result in or involve
contain or hold; have within
be equipped with (a mast or sail)
have or possess something abstract
have as an inherent or characteristic feature or have as a consequence
keep up with financial support
be conveyed over a certain distance
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