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The answer was incorrect, so we tried again.
What does Incorrect mean?
Incorrect means wrong or not correct.
Dictionary definition
Not correct; wrong or not true.
Example sentences
Incorrect in a sentence
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An incorrect label can confuse readers.
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Checking sources helps writers avoid incorrect information.
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What does incorrect mean?
Incorrect means not right or not true.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses incorrect correctly?
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Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of incorrect?
Correct means right, which is the opposite of incorrect.
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in · kuh · rekt · strongest beat: rekt
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MeaningIncorrect means wrong or not correct.
ExampleExample: The answer was incorrect, so we tried again.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- in · kuh · rekt
- Strongest beat
- rekt
- Ending
- rekt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on rekt.
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Synonyms
Words like Incorrect
wrongA simple word for not correct.
falseUse when something is not true.
inaccurateUse when something is not exact or correct.
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Word family
Incorrect word family
Base word
incorrect
adverb
incorrectly
In a wrong or not correct way.
noun
incorrectness
The state of being incorrect.
adjective
correct
Right or accurate.
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Hint for students
Incorrect means wrong or not correct.
Common mix-up
Incorrect is not the same as correct. Incorrect means incorrect means wrong or not correct.
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Read this model sentence: An incorrect label can confuse readers. Clue words: label, confuse, readers. Underline clue words that show attention, safety, checking, or avoiding mistakes. Now write one new sentence that shows incorrect without using the word incorrect. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show incorrect?
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