# correct vs corrupt

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### correct
*adjective · IPA /kəˈɹɛkt/ · frequency rank #1,689*
Free from error; true; accurate.

### corrupt
*adjective · IPA /kəˈɹʌpt/ · frequency rank #5,669*
Willing to act dishonestly for personal gain; accepting bribes.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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