corrasion
corrasion

correct


Definition: Meaning of, correct in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / kəˈrɛkt /

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  1. having no mistakes [=  right]
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  2. suitable and right for a particular situation
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  3. correct behaviour is formal and polite
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
correct corrected corrected
Present Participle Third Person Singular
correcting corrects
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  1. to make something right or to make it work the way it should
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  2. to show someone that something is wrong, and make it right
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  3. if a teacher corrects a student's written work, he or she writes marks on it to show the mistakes in it
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  4. correct me if I'm wrong spoken used when you are not sure that what you are going to say is true or not
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  5. I stand corrected formal spoken used to admit that something you have said is wrong after someone has told you it is wrong
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correct used in phrases

  • over-correct (verb)
    1. make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
  • politically correct (adjective)
    1. language, behaviour, and attitudes that are politically correct are carefully chosen so that they do not offend or insult anyone
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unguarded
Pronunciation: ʌnˈɡɑːdɪd
Parts of Speech: adjective
an unguarded remark, statement etc is one that you make carelessly without thinking of the possible effects
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