Difference between Correct and Proper

What is the difference between Correct and Proper?

Correct as an adjective is free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth. while Proper as an adjective is suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable.

Correct

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth. With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make something that was not valid become right. To remove error. To grade (examination papers). To inform (someone) of the latter's error.

Example sentence: In a film like 'Kannathil Muthamittal,' I can't have a Rajnikanth or a Kamal Haasan. If you have a star, the expectation of the film is different. So, you cast according to the subject of the film. Some films are best done with stars because it gives you a base on which if you can get the correct performance, you can reach higher.

Proper

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable.Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous.Fitting; right.Exact; precise.In the very strictest sense of the word.Used to designate a particular person, place, or thing. Proper words are usually written with an initial capital letter.Common or ordinary.Belonging to oneself or itself; own.Complete or thorough.Entitled to its name; true.Having its natural or usual coloration, though this is often according to what heraldic convention defines as the natural or usual; proper is considered to be its own tincture.utternontrivial

Example sentence: Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech.

We hope you now know whether to use Correct or Proper in your sentence.

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