CORRECT Synonyms
There are 39 hypernyms of the word correct. (close relations)
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right | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north • free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth • in conformance with justice or law or morality • correct in opinion or judgment • of or belonging to the political or intellectual right noun • an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature • location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east • the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's right • those who support political or social or economic conservatism; those who believe that things are better left unchanged • the hand that is on the right side of the body • a turn toward the side of the body that is on the south when the person is facing east • anything in accord with principles of justice • (frequently plural) the interest possessed by law or custom in some intangible thing adverb • precisely, exactly • immediately • completely • toward or on the right; also used figuratively • in the right manner; correctly; suitably • an interjection expressing agreement; Yes, you are indeed correct • (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree • to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely • in accordance with moral or social standards • in an accurate manner adjective satellite • socially right or correct • appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs • in or into a satisfactory condition • intended for the right hand • in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure • having the axis perpendicular to the base • (of the side of cloth or clothing) facing or intended to face outward • (informal) very; used informally as an intensifier • most suitable or right for a particular purpose • precisely accurate verb • make reparations or amends for • put in or restore to an upright position • regain an upright or proper position • make right or correct | ||||||||
compensate | verbv | |||||||
verb • adjust for • make amends for; pay compensation for • make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities • make reparations or amends for • do or give something to somebody in return • make payment to; compensate | ||||||||
adjust | verbv | |||||||
verb • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard • place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight • adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions • make correspondent or conformable • decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim | ||||||||
castigate | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely • inflict severe punishment on | ||||||||
chasten | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely • change by restraining or moderating • correct by punishment or discipline | ||||||||
chastise | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely | ||||||||
counterbalance | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a weight that balances another weight • equality of distribution • a compensating equivalent verb • adjust for • contrast with equal weight or force • oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions | ||||||||
decline | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • change toward something smaller or lower • a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline • a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current • a downward slope or bend verb • grow worse • not accept as true • show unwillingness towards • grow smaller • go down • fall in value • inflect for number, gender, case, etc. | ||||||||
discipline | nounn | |||||||
noun • a branch of knowledge • a system of rules of conduct or method of practice • the trait of being well behaved • training to improve strength or self-control • the act of disciplining verb • develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control • punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience | ||||||||
objurgate | verbv | |||||||
verb • express strong disapproval of • censure severely | ||||||||
rectify | verbv | |||||||
verb • determine the length of • reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities • bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one • set straight or right • make right or correct • convert into direct current | ||||||||
redress | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury • act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil verb • make reparations or amends for | ||||||||
set | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used • evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris • (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols • several exercises intended to be done in series • representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production • an unofficial association of people or groups • a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way • the act of putting something in position • a unit of play in tennis or squash • the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization • the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon • (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way • any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed • fixed and unmoving • situated in a particular spot or position • set down according to a plan • being below the horizon • determined or decided upon as by an authority • converted to solid form (as concrete) verb • put into a certain place or abstract location • fix conclusively or authoritatively • decide upon or fix definitely • establish as the highest level or best performance • put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state • fix in a border • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc • set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly • locate • disappear beyond the horizon • adapt for performance in a different way • put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground • apply or start • become gelatinous • set in type • put into a position that will restore a normal state • insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) • give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor • urge to attack someone • estimate • equip with sails or masts • get ready for a particular purpose or event • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard • produce fruit • arrange attractively | ||||||||
slump | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality • a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment verb • assume a drooping posture or carriage • fall or sink heavily • fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly • fall in value | ||||||||
well-mannered | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • of good upbringing • socially correct in behavior | ||||||||
even off | verbv | |||||||
verb • adjust for | ||||||||
even out | verbv | |||||||
verb • adjust for • make level or straight • become even or more even • make even or more even | ||||||||
even up | ||||||||
verb • adjust for • even up the edges of a stack of paper, in printing | ||||||||
sort out | verbv | |||||||
verb • arrange or order by classes or categories • make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear • punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience |