Cool MateMeaning of Incorrect
In simple words: not right or true
Incorrect in a sentence
- incorrect information/spelling
- His version of what happened is incorrect.
- a factually incorrect statement
- It's technically incorrect to talk about bats ‘hearing’ things.
- Many of the figures were incorrect.
- Your assumptions about my private life are incorrect.
How to use Incorrect
Use 'incorrect' when something is wrong, especially in formal contexts like tests or official documents. Avoid it in casual conversations, where 'wrong' might be preferred.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'in-correct' as being 'in the wrong'.
Related words
Collocations with Incorrect
- be
- prove
- consider something
- absolutely
- completely
- entirely
- be
- prove
- consider something
- absolutely
- completely
- entirely
Synonyms for Incorrect
- wrong
- erroneous
- faulty
- mistaken
- inaccurate
Common mistakes with Incorrect
- Confused with 'inaccurate' which is more specific to details.
- Using 'incorrect' as a verb; it is only an adjective.
- Saying 'incorrectly' when needing an adjective form.
Incorrect appears in
Incorrect in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
غير صحيح
مش صح أو مش حقيقي
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভুল
ঠিক বা সত্য নয়
- GermanDeutsch
Falsch
nicht richtig oder wahr
- SpanishEspañol
Incorrecto
no está bien o no es verdad
- Persianفارسی
نادرست
درست یا واقعی نیست
- FrenchFrançais
Incorrect
pas juste ou vrai
- Hindiहिन्दी
गलत
सही या सच नहीं
- ItalianItaliano
Sbagliato
non giusto o vero
- PortuguesePortuguês
Incorreto
Não está certo ou verdadeiro
- RussianРусский
Неправильный
не правильно или не правда
- Urduاردو
غلط, ناصحیح
ٹھیک یا سچ نہ ہونا
- Chinese中文
不正确, 错误
不对或不真实
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Incorrect
What does Incorrect mean?
not right or true
What is the definition of Incorrect?
not accurate or true
How do you use Incorrect in a sentence?
incorrect information/spelling
Can you give another example of Incorrect?
His version of what happened is incorrect.
What are synonyms for Incorrect?
Common alternatives include wrong, erroneous, faulty, mistaken, inaccurate.
What is the opposite of Incorrect?
Opposite meanings include correct, right, true.
What words go with Incorrect?
It commonly pairs with be, prove, consider something, absolutely, completely, entirely, be, prove, consider something, absolutely, completely, entirely.
What are common mistakes when using Incorrect?
Confused with 'inaccurate' which is more specific to details. Using 'incorrect' as a verb; it is only an adjective. Saying 'incorrectly' when needing an adjective form.
How do you pronounce Incorrect?
US: /["/ˌɪnkəˈrekt/"]/, UK: /["/ˌɪnkəˈrekt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Incorrect?
Use 'incorrect' when something is wrong, especially in formal contexts like tests or official documents. Avoid it in casual conversations, where 'wrong' might be preferred.
What CEFR level is Incorrect?
"Incorrect" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.