correct vs come down

come down vs correct

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

correct and come down both are verbs.

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

As verbs, come down is a hypernym of correct; that is, come down is a word with a broader meaning than correct:

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

Other hypernyms of correct include descend, fall, go down.

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

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