Cool MateThat's absolutely right vs That's correct
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's absolutely right
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
That's correct
Top 1,000 (very common)
Most common: That's correct
| That's absolutely right | That's correct | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ˈæbsəluːtli raɪt//🇺🇸 //ðæts ˈæbsəluːtli raɪt// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts kəˈrɛkt//🇺🇸 //ðæts kəˈrɛkt// |
| Meaning | You're completely correct. | You are right. |
| Example | If you think the sky is blue, then that's absolutely right. | Yes, that's correct; the meeting is at 3 PM. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 5,000 (fairly common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| Collocations | that's absolutely true, that's absolutely correct, that's absolutely clear | that's correct, use it, that's correct, agree, that's correct, confirm |
| Antonyms | That's completely wrong, That's absolutely incorrect, That's totally false | That's incorrect, That's wrong, That's false, That's mistaken |
| Common mistakes | Using it when you only partially agree., Confusing with 'that's not right' which indicates disagreement., Misplacing emphasis leading to unclear agreement. | Confused with 'that's right' – similar but less formal., Used inappropriately in serious contexts when more formal language is needed. |
| Usage notes | Use this phrase to agree strongly with someone. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. | Use in conversations to confirm that someone else's statement is accurate. Avoid in very formal writing, where 'that is correct' might be better. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's absolutely right vs That's correct
What's the difference between That's absolutely right and That's correct?
That's absolutely right: You're completely correct. That's correct: You are right.
Which is more common: That's absolutely right and That's correct?
That's correct is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
That's absolutely right: If you think the sky is blue, then that's absolutely right. That's correct: Yes, that's correct; the meeting is at 3 PM.
Can I use That's absolutely right and That's correct interchangeably?
Not always. That's absolutely right and That's correct are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.