Correct Definition
correct
adjective
- free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth; "the correct answer"; "the correct version"; "the right answer"; "took the right road"; "the right decision"
- socially right or correct; "it isn't right to leave the party without saying goodbye"; "correct behavior"
- in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure; "what's the right word for this?"; "the right way to open oysters"
- correct in opinion or judgment; "time proved him right"
verb
- make right or correct; "Correct the mistakes"; "rectify the calculation"
- make reparations or amends for; "right a wrongs done to the victims of the Holocaust"
- censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"
- adjust for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance"
- punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience; "The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently"
- go down in value; "the stock market corrected"; "prices slumped"
- alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels"
- treat a defect; "The new contact lenses will correct for his myopia"
"Correct" in song lyrics
See how correct is used in real songs:
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"So ya better come hard, and come correct"
2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all -
"The big bank job to get the pockets correct"
415 f/ Brotha Broski, Icee B — Ruthless is Reality -
"And I don't worry about thing cause I'm rhyming correct"
The 49ers — Windows Down
Words that rhyme with correct
Usage tips for "correct"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "correct" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for correct to find words that pair well.