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correct is the Latin form and right is basically the same connected with Latin rect-us. We say That's absolutely right . But right has also the meaning to the right side , so correct is sometimes clearer as it is unambigous.
- I'd say that there is a subtle distinction between the two, in that "correct" implies that the given answer (or answers) is definitive and absolute...
- I always make sure to use 'correct' when someone is asking about directions. Otherwise it's like Laurel and Hardy: Them: So I go left on Elm Stree...
- By definition they have the exact same meaning. Modern English, however, is a mash-up of Anglo-Saxon (Old English) and Norman (French), linguists...
- They are synonyms, but I'd reserve the use of correct for either formal usage ("The mathematical proof was shown to be correct") or as a verb ("cor...
- For me, I'd say right refers to the moral, culturally acceptable and generally practiced, while correct refers to the legal, law-backed and gen...
Let’s define the terms. “Correct” refers to something that is accurate, free from error, or conforms to a standard. “Right,” on the other hand, refers to something that is morally or ethically justifiable or conforms to a principle or law. So, which one is the proper word to use? The answer is that it depends on the context.
Right is a synonym of correct. As adjectives the difference between correct and right is that correct is free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth while right is straight, not bent. As verbs the difference between correct and right is that correct is to make something that was not valid
Right ( adj) = true or correct as a fact. Correct ( adj )= free from error; in accordance with fact or truth. and I'm writing about allegations made against a politician. I'm considering saying: The allegations made against [politician] were true (or correct or right). I would like to know: Is there a difference between those three?
- Words often have several — even many — meanings (polysemes) even limiting analysis to what are agreed to be usages of the same word (unlike differe...
- Allegations are "unsupported assertions of wrongdoing", especially in the context you've provided. They are usually considered to be true or fa...
- My impression is that "correct" denotes accuracy, while "right" denotes more of judgment or (but not limited to, a moral call). For example, the...
- Briefly, in my opinion, True is better used in True or False questions. Right is better used to show your approval of propositions. Correct is bett...
- Prefer use of "correct" over "right" as "right" often carries the unconscious baggage of right wing thinking or being. This strongly implies that...
22 de abr. de 2017 · 1 resposta. Resposta mais votada. Marcio_Farias 1 24 214 Expert Member · 22 Abr 2017, 13:01. # 1 - "What's the right thing to do?" parece-me mais idiomática. # 2 - Apesar de gramaticalmente corretas, o Google não encontrou nem uma nem outra. Eu sugeriria: "Did X circle the right answers on the test?" "Did X get the right answers on the test?"
1 Answer. Sorted by: 2. Right can be used more often than correct. Correct implies something is absolutely true. Right can be used in matters of opinion. edit for referencing. Let's consider the math problem 2+2. We can use right and correct as follows: "2+2=4, is it right?" "2+2=4, is it correct?" Both are acceptable.
correct: You got three answers right and two wrong. I set the clock to the right time. "Is that Ms Kramer?" "Yes, that's right." Am I right in think ing (= is it true) that you will be at the conference? You're right to be annoyed - you've been treated very badly. You must put matters right (= make the situation better) by telling the truth.
