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Synonyms for correct

Two senses of correct live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · verb · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2verbTier 1, FoothillsChange

make right or correct

Correct the mistakes.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

right

Same sentence, swapped: Right the mistakes.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for correct as it is used in the sentence above.

discipline
decline
falsify

Sense 2 of 2verbTier 1, FoothillsChange

alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

Correct the alignment of the front wheels.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

set

Same sentence, swapped: Set the alignment of the front wheels.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for correct as it is used in the sentence above.

discipline
compensate
blind

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Closest first: other change words at Foothills, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

focusverbconcentratedirect one's attention on somethingFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line freezeverbblockprohibit the conversion or use of (assets)FoothillsHas a reason line hurtadjective, verbwoundedsuffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battleFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line interruptverbdisturbdestroy the peace or tranquility ofFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line waterverbirrigatesupply with water, as with channels or ditches or streamsHigh CampHas a reason line witheringadjectivedevastatingwreaking or capable of wreaking complete destructionRidgeline wrinkleverbcreasebecome wrinkled or crumpled or creasedRidgeline warrantverbguaranteestand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition ofFoothills

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