correct

1.形容詞A2

釋義

Having no mistakes and saying the same thing as what is actually true or what most people see as right.

例句

Camila gave the correct answer to every question on the maths test.

collocation: correct answer

Is it correct to call this plant a cactus or is it a succulent?

pattern: correct + to-infinitive (checking accuracy)

同義詞

right
More common in everyday speech than 'correct'; interchangeable in most factual contexts
accurate
Emphasises exactness and precision, often used for measurements or detailed information
true
Focuses on agreement with facts or reality rather than freedom from mistakes

反義詞

incorrect
The direct formal opposite; common in academic and professional contexts
wrong
The most common everyday opposite of 'correct'

文法句型

correct + noun

it is correct + to-infinitive

it is correct that + clause

用法筆記

The opposite is 'incorrect' or 'wrong'. Use this sense for facts, answers, measurements, calculations, and statements of truth. 'Right' can often replace 'correct' in informal contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The time on my phone is right correct.

✅The time on my phone is correct.

💡Do not use both 'right' and 'correct' together; they mean the same thing.

❌He gave a correct reply that surprised everyone.' (vague)

✅He gave the correct reply during the quiz and won a point.

💡Use 'correct' for specific, verifiable facts, not just any appropriate response.

2.形容詞B1

釋義

Following the accepted rules of social behaviour, so that what you do or say is seen as suitable for the situation.

例句

Devika's grandmother reminded her it is not considered correct to interrupt guests at formal dinners.

pattern: it is considered correct + to-infinitive (social norms)

Eshe wore a formal suit because correct dress was expected at the award ceremony.

collocation: correct dress/clothes/attire

同義詞

proper
Very close in meaning; 'proper' is slightly stronger and more about what is morally or traditionally right
appropriate
Focuses on suitability for a particular situation rather than universal social rules
acceptable
A weaker alternative; something that is tolerated but not necessarily fully approved

反義詞

incorrect
Direct opposite; 'incorrect behaviour' means behaviour that breaks social rules
inappropriate
Common opposite for this sense; emphasises that something does not fit the situation

文法句型

correct + noun

it is considered correct + to-infinitive

it is not correct + to-infinitive

用法筆記

Frequently used negatively ('not correct') to describe socially unacceptable behaviour. This sense overlaps with 'proper' more than 'right' does. The noun form 'correctness' is common in discussions of social or political appropriateness.

常見錯誤

❌It is not correct to eat with your mouth open.' (too direct)

✅In many societies, it is not considered correct to eat with your mouth open.

💡The social-propriety sense very often appears with 'considered' to soften the statement.

❌His correct suit impressed everyone.

✅His correct attire for the occasion impressed everyone.

💡Use 'correct' for the suitability of the dress code, not the quality of the clothing.

1.動詞及物B2

釋義

To find something that is wrong — such as a mistake, a fault, or an error — and change it so that it becomes right.

例句

The editor corrected several spelling mistakes in the article before it went to print.

collocation: correct + mistake/error/fault

Hiro corrected the student's pronunciation by repeating the word clearly three times.

pattern: correct + person + by + -ing

同義詞

fix
More informal and general; 'fix' can be used for physical repairs as well as abstract problems
rectify
More formal than 'correct'; used for serious problems or situations that need to be made right
amend
Specifically about making small changes to improve a document, law, or text rather than fixing errors

反義詞

introduce errors
The action of making something worse rather than fixing it

文法句型

correct + noun

correct + somebody

correct + noun + by + -ing

用法筆記

You can correct a mistake (the error itself) or correct a person (by telling them what is wrong). The passive form is common: 'The error was corrected before anyone noticed.'

常見錯誤

❌I corrected my mistake by saying sorry to her.

✅I apologised for my mistake, and then corrected the error on the form.

💡'Correct' is about fixing the factual error, not about making emotional amends.

❌The mechanic corrected my car.

✅The mechanic fixed my car.' OR 'The mechanic corrected the alignment of my car.

💡When talking about repairing physical objects, 'fix' or 'repair' are more natural; 'correct' is for errors, faults, or alignment.

2.動詞及物 / 不及物B2

釋義

Used as a polite way to disagree with someone or to check whether what you believe is accurate, especially when you are not completely sure about your facts.

例句

Correct me if I'm wrong, but was this proposal not rejected at the last meeting?

fixed phrase: correct me if I'm wrong (polite disagreement)

Emre checked the departure board; if he was correct about the time, they had forty minutes before boarding.

pattern: if + subject + correct about + noun (checking accuracy)

同義詞

if I'm not mistaken
Similar hedging function but slightly less direct and very common in British English

文法句型

correct me if I'm wrong

if I am correct…

用法筆記

Frequently appears in the set phrase 'correct me if I'm wrong' to introduce a statement you believe is true while leaving room for correction. This polite hedging is typical in meetings, discussions, and formal conversations.

常見錯誤

❌Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm sure the answer is 42.' (defeating the politeness)

✅Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the answer might be 42.

💡The phrase signals uncertainty; it sounds contradictory when used with an assertive statement.

3.動詞及物C1

釋義

If surgery, therapy, or a medical device puts a health problem right, it cures the problem or makes the affected part of the body work normally again.

例句

The surgery corrected the problem with her heart valve and she recovered fully.

collocation: surgery/treatment + corrects + condition

Glasses can correct most vision problems, including nearsightedness and astigmatism.

collocation: glasses/lenses correct vision

同義詞

cure
Stronger than 'correct'; implies complete elimination of a disease or condition
treat
Broader and more general; includes managing a condition without fully fixing it
fix
Informal alternative; used for physical alignment or structural problems

文法句型

correct + noun (medical condition)

用法筆記

Subject is typically a medical intervention (surgery, treatment, therapy, device), not a person. Used for structural or functional problems (vision, posture, alignment, organ function), not temporary symptoms (headache, tiredness).

常見錯誤

❌This medicine corrected my headache within an hour.

✅This medicine relieved my headache within an hour.

💡'Correct' in medical contexts describes fixing structural or functional problems permanently; for temporary symptom relief, use 'relieve' or 'treat.'

❌The doctor corrected my broken arm.

✅The doctor set my broken arm, and the surgery corrected the alignment of the bones.

💡'Correct' is used for the medical outcome, not the action of the doctor treating you.

correct

correct — adjective

1. Having no mistakes and saying the same thing as what is actually true or what mo

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2. Following the accepted rules of social behaviour, so that what you do or say is

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correct — verb

1. To find something that is wrong — such as a mistake, a fault, or an error — and

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2. Used as a polite way to disagree with someone or to check whether what you belie

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3. If surgery, therapy, or a medical device puts a health problem right, it cures t

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