Correct vs Reproof - What's the difference?
correct | reproof |
Free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.
With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
To make something that was not valid become right. To remove error.
(by extension) To grade (examination papers).
To inform (someone) of the latter's error.
As verbs the difference between correct and reproof
is that correct is to make something that was not valid become right to remove error while reproof is to proof again.As an adjective correct
is free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.As a noun reproof is
act or instance of reproving; a rebuke.correct
English
Adjective
(en adjective)Synonyms
* (with good manners) well-mannered, well behavedAntonyms
* (without error) incorrect, inaccurate * (with good manners) uncouthDerived terms
* anatomically correct * correctly * hypercorrect * incorrectVerb
(en verb)- He corrected the position of the book on the mantle.
- It's rude to correct your parents.