Correct and Slip

Correct

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

Slip is an antonym for correct.

Slip

Slip verb - To decline gradually from a standard level.

Correct is an antonym for slip in topics: err, fall.

Nearby Words: slipped, slipup, slipping, slipper, slippy

Common collocations

bit correct bit slip bit

Both words in one sentence

  • Franchise / Halo If the ONI officer reviewing Cole's life is correct, Cole SURVIVED by executing an in-atmosphere slip-space jump, and is most likely finally living a life of peace far outside UNSC or Covenant space.
  • Royal "We" In fact, once you officially go Off the Rails, she accidentally lets the "I" slip out; she tries to correct it, but then drops the facade entirely once she knows there's no going back.
    Source: Royal "We"
  • Gosh Dang It to Heck! Angel from Borderlands 2 is reluctant to swear and quick to correct herself if she lets a cuss word slip.
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