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correct vs proper

proper vs correct

correct and proper both are adjectives.

correct is a verb but proper is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
correct No Yes Yes No
proper No Yes No No
correct (adjective) proper (adjective)
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
correct in opinion or judgment appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs
socially right or correct having all the qualities typical of the thing specified
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure limited to the thing specified
correct (verb) proper (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 proper

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