Correct and Forward

Correct

Correct verb - To remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from.

Forward and correct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Forward" instead a verb "Correct".

Forward

Forward verb - To help the growth or development of.

Correct and forward are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Correct" instead a verb "Forward".

Common collocations

bit correct bit forward bit
film correct film forward film
paperwork correct paperwork forward paperwork

Both words in one sentence

  • If Haledjian had been correct here, then people would use a different hand to flip back through a book than to flip forward through it.
  • Schedule Fanatic When Yumi tries to correct the time, she sets the clock back years behind and Ami starts acting like a baby, and and old lady when she sets it forward.
  • Fainting Winchester, not at all impressed, proceeded to correct Klinger by telling him that people usually fall forward when they faint.
    Source: Fainting
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