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correct vs right

right vs correct

correct is not a noun while right is a noun.

correct and right both are adjectives.

correct and right both are verbs.

correct is not an adverb while right is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
correct No Yes Yes No
right Yes Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, correct and right are synonyms defined as:
  • correct and right: free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
As adjectives, correct and right are synonyms defined as:
  • correct and right: correct in opinion or judgment
As adjectives, correct and right are synonyms defined as:
  • correct and right: socially right or correct
As adjectives, correct and right are synonyms defined as:
  • correct and right: in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure
As verbs, correct and right are synonyms defined as:
  • correct and right: make right or correct
Other synonyms of correct include rectify.
As verbs, correct and right are synonyms defined as:
  • correct and right: make reparations or amends for
Other synonyms of correct include compensate, redress.
correct (noun) right (noun)
a turn toward the side of the body that is on the south when the person is facing east
the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's right
an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
anything in accord with principles of justice
the hand that is on the right side of the body
those who support political or social or economic conservatism; those who believe that things are better left unchanged
location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east
(frequently plural) the interest possessed by law or custom in some intangible thing
correct (adjective) right (adjective)
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north
correct in opinion or judgment in conformance with justice or law or morality
socially right or correct free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure of or belonging to the political or intellectual right
correct in opinion or judgment
precisely accurate
appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs
(informal) very; used informally as an intensifier
most suitable or right for a particular purpose
(of the side of cloth or clothing) facing or intended to face outward
having the axis perpendicular to the base
intended for the right hand
in or into a satisfactory condition
socially right or correct
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure
correct (verb) right (verb)
treat a defect make right or correct
make right or correct regain an upright or proper position
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard put in or restore to an upright position
censure severely make reparations or amends for
fall in value
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
make reparations or amends for
adjust for
correct (adverb) right (adverb)
an interjection expressing agreement; Yes, you are indeed correct
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
in an accurate manner
toward or on the right; also used figuratively
precisely, exactly
in accordance with moral or social standards
(Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
immediately
completely
Difference between correct and right

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