Correcting and Setting

Correcting

Correcting adjective - Inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment.

Setting and correcting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Setting" instead a noun "Correcting".

Setting

Setting noun - The circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded.
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Synonyms for Setting

Correcting and setting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Correcting" instead a noun "Setting".

Nearby Words: set, settling, setter

Both words in one sentence

  • Series / Turn Nice to the Waiter: Andre seems to go out of his way to be nice to Abigail, gently correcting her mistakes when setting the silverware and offering to help her send a birthday gift to her son.
    Source: Series / Turn
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