Cool MateCorrect vs That's true
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Correct
Top 1,000 (very common)A1adjective
That's true
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Correct
| Correct | That's true | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kəˈrekt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəˈrekt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðæts truː//🇺🇸 //ðæts tru// |
| Meaning | To make right or accurate. | It is correct. |
| Example | It is important to have the correct answer on the test. | She really loves painting, and that's true. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A1 | - |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | be, prove, seem, absolutely, completely, entirely, in, be, prove, seem, absolutely, completely, entirely, in | that's true for, that's true about, that's true in |
| Antonyms | incorrect, wrong, false | that's false, that's incorrect |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'correctly' (adverb), Using 'correct' in passive constructions incorrectly, Mixing up 'correct' with 'right' | Using 'that's truth' instead of 'that's true'., Confusing with 'that's truthfully'., Overusing in formal writing. |
| Usage notes | Use 'correct' in both written and spoken English to indicate that something is accurate. It is suitable for formal and informal contexts. Avoid using in casual settings when less serious language is expected. | Used to agree with a statement. Avoid in overly formal contexts; prefer 'that is correct' instead. |
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Frequently asked questions: Correct vs That's true
What's the difference between Correct and That's true?
Correct: To make right or accurate. That's true: It is correct.
Which is more common: Correct and That's true?
Correct is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Correct: It is important to have the correct answer on the test. That's true: She really loves painting, and that's true.
Can I use Correct and That's true interchangeably?
Not always. Correct and That's true 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.