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correct vs incorrect

incorrect vs correct

correct and incorrect both are adjectives.

correct is a verb but incorrect is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
correct No Yes Yes No
incorrect No Yes No No
correct (adjective) incorrect (adjective)
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
correct in opinion or judgment not in accord with established usage or procedure
socially right or correct characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure (of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles
correct (verb) incorrect (verb)
treat a defect
make right or correct
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
censure severely
fall in value
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
make reparations or amends for
adjust for
Difference between correct and incorrect

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