correct
/kəˈrekt/
CEFR level A1Topic EducationWord #151 in the learning path
正确的；准确的
Definitions
adj. free from mistakes and matching the facts
正确的；准确的
v. to identify mistakes or change something to make it right
改正；纠正；批改
adj. suitable or accepted as proper for a particular situation
恰当的；合适的
Example
You were correct about the keys being under the sofa.
你说钥匙在沙发下面，果然没错。
Teachers should help students correct their mistakes rather than simply provide them with the right answers.
教师应帮助学生纠正错误，而不是仅仅给他们正确答案。
Collocations
- the correct answer
- correct a mistake
- correct procedure
- factually correct
Word family
- correction (n.)
- correctly (adv.)
- incorrect (adj.)
- correctness (n.)
Synonyms
- right
- accurate
Antonyms
- incorrect
- wrong
Usage tip
既是形容词也是动词；correctly才是副词。
FAQ
- What does correct mean?
- free from mistakes and matching the facts to identify mistakes or change something to make it right suitable or accepted as proper for a particular situation
- How is correct pronounced?
- UK /kəˈrekt/, US /kəˈrekt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
