The difference between Correct and Incorrect

When used as adjectives, correct means free from error, whereas incorrect means not correct.


Correct is also verb with the meaning: to make something that was wrong become right.

check bellow for the other definitions of Correct and Incorrect

  1. Correct as an adjective:

    Free from error; true; accurate.

  2. Correct as an adjective:

    With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.

  1. Correct as a verb (transitive):

    To make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from.

    Examples:

    "The navigator corrected the course of the ship."

  2. Correct as a verb (by extension, transitive):

    To grade (examination papers).

  3. Correct as a verb (transitive):

    To inform (someone) of their error.

    Examples:

    "It's rude to correct your parents."

  1. Incorrect as an adjective:

    Not correct; erroneous or wrong.

    Examples:

    "He gave an incorrect answer to a simple question."

  2. Incorrect as an adjective:

    Faulty or defective.

    Examples:

    "The computer crashed due to incorrect programming."

  3. Incorrect as an adjective:

    Inappropriate or improper.

    Examples:

    "He was sacked because of his incorrect behaviour towards his secretary."

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