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fit vs correct

correct vs fit

fit is a noun but correct is not a noun.

fit and correct both are adjectives.

fit and correct both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fit Yes Yes Yes No
correct No Yes Yes No
As verbs, correct is a hypernym of fit; that is, correct is a word with a broader meaning than fit:
  • fit: make correspond or harmonize
  • correct: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
Other hypernyms of fit include adjust, set.
fit (noun) correct (noun)
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
the manner in which something fits
a sudden uncontrollable attack
a display of bad temper
fit (adjective) correct (adjective)
physically and mentally sound or healthy free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
meeting adequate standards for a purpose correct in opinion or judgment
(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed socially right or correct
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure
fit (verb) correct (verb)
make correspond or harmonize treat a defect
make fit make right or correct
insert or adjust several objects or people alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction censure severely
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose fall in value
be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
conform to some shape or size make reparations or amends for
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics adjust for
be agreeable or acceptable to
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