correct

adjective
UK: /kəˈrekt/
US: /kəˈrekt/

  1. Without mistakes; accurate.

    1. Is this the correct answer? [ ] [ ]
    2. The information you provided is correct, according to our records. [ ] [ ]

  2. Following accepted standards of behavior or morality.

    1. It's not correct to lie. [ ] [ ]
    2. She always tries to do the correct thing, even when it's difficult. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

right accurate true proper
correct verb

  1. To make something accurate or free from errors.

    1. Please correct my mistakes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The teacher asked him to correct the spelling in his essay. [ ] [ ]

  2. To point out errors in something.

    1. I must correct you about that date. [ ] [ ]
    2. He was quick to correct anyone who mispronounced his name. [ ] [ ]
correct adverb

  1. To a degree or extent that is accurate or true.

    1. Am I correct in thinking this? [ ] [ ]
    2. Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't she used to work here? [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "correct" in English means: Without mistakes; accurate., Following accepted standards of behavior or morality..

The phonetic transcription of "correct" is /kəˈrekt/ in British English and /kəˈrekt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "correct": right, accurate, true, proper.

Example usage of "correct": "Is this the correct answer?". More examples on the page.