graduate vs correct

correct vs graduate

graduate is a noun but correct is not a noun.

graduate and correct both are adjectives.

graduate and correct both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
graduate	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
correct	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, correct is a hypernym of graduate; that is, correct is a word with a broader meaning than graduate:

graduate: make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring
correct: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

Other hypernyms of graduate include adjust, set.

graduate (noun)	correct (noun)
a measuring instrument for measuring fluid volume; a glass container (cup or cylinder or flask) whose sides are marked with or divided into amounts
a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)

graduate (adjective)	correct (adjective)
of or relating to studies beyond a bachelor's degree	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

graduate (verb)	correct (verb)
make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring	treat a defect
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies; completion of a course or training	make right or correct
confer an academic degree upon	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

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