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Is right and correct a pair of homonyms?

No, "right" and "correct" are not homonyms.

Homonyms are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. For example, "to," "too," and "two" are homonyms.

"Right" and "correct" have different meanings and spellings, but they are synonyms. They both mean "in accordance with what is just, proper, or true."

Here's the distinction:

* Right can also mean "opposite of left" or "a privilege."

* Correct usually implies a specific answer or action being accurate.

So while they share a similar meaning, they are not homonyms.

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