correct vs descend

descend vs correct

correct is an adjective but descend is not an adjective.

correct and descend both are verbs.

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

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

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

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

correct (adjective)	descend (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)	descend (verb)
treat a defect	come as if by falling
make right or correct	move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
censure severely	come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example
fall in value
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
make reparations or amends for
adjust for

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