Correct and Fall short

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Correct

Correct verb - To remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from.
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Fall short is an antonym for correct.
Nearby Words: correction, correctly, correctness, corrected, corrective

Fall short

Fall short verb - Fail to meet (expectations or standards).
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Correct is an antonym for fall short in topics: fail, be unsuccessful, fail to attain goal.
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