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Foundation level · Year 4 · free
correct
verb
to put right a mistake
She did correct her spelling before the quiz.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- fix
- repair
- adjust
- proper
- right
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- false
- inaccurate
- incorrect
- mistaken
- wrong
More examples
- The hero would correct the map’s path in the tale.
- He tried to correct his kick to score a goal.
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