Correct
Noun, Verb
UK
/kəˈrekt/
US
/kəˈrekt/
Definition
(adj) : Free from mistakes.
(v) : To make something accurate or proper.
(v) : To make something accurate or proper.
Example
"That answer is correct."
"Teachers correct assignments to help students learn from their mistakes and improve skills."
"It is correct behaviour to listen politely when someone is speaking in a meeting."
Explanation
Correct means right, accurate, or free from mistakes. It is used when something matches facts, truth, or rules. For example, a correct answer is the right one in an exam. As a verb, it means to fix or change something wrong into something right, such as correcting a spelling error. Correct also applies to behaviour, meaning proper or socially acceptable. People often use it when checking accuracy or manners. For instance, “Is this the correct bus to the airport?” It highlights truth, accuracy, and properness.