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have words vs correct

correct vs have words

have words is not an adjective while correct is an adjective.

have words and correct both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
have words No No Yes No
correct No Yes Yes No
As verbs, correct is a hyponym of have words; that is, correct is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than have words:
  • have words: censure severely or angrily
  • correct: censure severely
Other hyponyms of have words include castigate, chasten, chastise, objurgate, brush down, tell off.
have words (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
have words (verb) correct (verb)
censure severely or angrily 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 have words and correct

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