Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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plumb | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
correct | No | Yes | Yes | No |
plumb (noun) | correct (noun) |
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the metal bob of a plumb line |
plumb (adjective) | correct (adjective) |
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exactly vertical | 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 |
plumb (verb) | correct (verb) |
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adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical | treat a defect |
measure the depth of something | make right or correct |
examine thoroughly and in great depth | alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard |
weight with lead | censure severely |
fall in value | |
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience | |
make reparations or amends for | |
adjust for |
plumb (adverb) | correct (adverb) |
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conforming to the direction of a plumb line | |
exactly | |
completely; used as intensifiers |