be correct

Frequency: 9.0150.5 per million words

Used to state something is true or accurate.

correctVERB + ADJECTIVE

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be

Examples (10)

  • His first idea proved to be correct.
  • The answer appears to be correct according to the calculations.
  • Your diagnosis turned out to be correct.
  • The forecast seems to be correct so far.
  • I believe my assumption will be correct.
  • The translation needs to be correct for publication.
  • Her prediction proved to be correct in every detail.
  • The spelling must be correct before we submit it.
  • His interpretation may be correct after all.
  • The identification was confirmed to be correct.