Notes on usage: Right

Correct

 

Both these words describe a belief, opinion, decision or method that is suitable or the best one for a particular situation.

 

Right if sb is right to do or think sth that is a good thing to do or think in that situation: You’re right to be cautious. | You made the right decision. | ‘It’s not easy. ‘Yes, you're right.’
Correct (of a method, belief, opinion or decision) right and suitable in a particular situation: What’s the correct way to shut the machine down? | I don’t think she’s correct to say he’s incompetent.

 

RIGHT OR CORRECT?
Correct is more formal than right. It is more often used for methods and right is more often used for beliefs, opinions and decisions.

 

PATTERNS
*right/correct about sb/sth
*right/correct to do sth
*right/correct in thinking/believing/saying sth
*the right/correct decision/judgement/conclusion
*the right/correct way/method/approach
*absolutely/quite right/correct

 

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See also:

Common Phrasal Verbs	Irregular Verbs List
Common Sentences Errors	Frequently confused words
Common Clichés	Thematic list of Idioms
Common misspellings	Phrasal Verbs Particles list
Common Preposition	Lista de Términos Gramaticales

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