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plumb vs correct

correct vs plumb

plumb is a noun but correct is not a noun.

plumb and correct both are adjectives.

plumb and correct both are verbs.

plumb is an adverb but correct is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plumb Yes Yes Yes Yes
correct No Yes Yes No
As verbs, correct is a hypernym of plumb; that is, correct is a word with a broader meaning than plumb:
  • plumb: adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical
  • correct: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
Other hypernyms of plumb include adjust, set.
plumb (noun) correct (noun)
the metal bob of a plumb line
plumb (adjective) correct (adjective)
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)
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)
conforming to the direction of a plumb line
exactly
completely; used as intensifiers
Difference between plumb and correct

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