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fall vs correct

correct vs fall

fall is a noun but correct is not a noun.

fall is not an adjective while correct is an adjective.

fall and correct both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fall Yes No Yes No
correct No Yes Yes No
As verbs, correct is a hyponym of fall; that is, correct is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fall:
  • fall: move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
  • correct: fall in value
fall (noun) correct (noun)
a sudden drop from an upright position
the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)
a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity
a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity
a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity
a sudden decline in strength or number or importance
when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat
a movement downward
a downward slope or bend
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
the time of day immediately following sunset
fall (adjective) correct (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
fall (verb) correct (verb)
occur at a specified time or place treat a defect
decrease in size, extent, or range make right or correct
pass suddenly and passively into a state of body or mind alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
be born, used chiefly of lambs censure severely
come out; issue fall in value
assume a disappointed or sad expression punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
begin vigorously make reparations or amends for
come as if by falling adjust for
be cast down
go as if by falling
fall or flow in a certain way
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
move in a specified direction
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
slope downward
drop oneself to a lower or less erect position
lose an upright position suddenly
to be given by assignment or distribution
be captured
fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed
come into the possession of
to be given by right or inheritance
be inherited by
lose office or power
yield to temptation or sin
suffer defeat, failure, or ruin
lose one's chastity
die, as in battle or in a hunt
be due
come under, be classified or included
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
fall from clouds
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