Synonyms

  correct (to make something right; emend): Can you please correct my mistakes? fix informal (to make something right; repair): When something is wrong, we’ll fix it. I’ve fixed the car. rectify formal (to make something right): I promise to rectify this problem. remedy formal (to correct or improve): We need to do something …

brave (ready to face danger and endure pain or hardship without fear): He is a brave soldier. courageous (ready to face danger, pain, or opposition without fear): She was amazingly courageous. valiant formal (having or showing courage or determination): Every dog is valiant at his own door. plucky informal (having or showing …

waste (worthless or unwanted materials, substances, etc.): They recycle household waste. You should avoid radioactive waste. garbage US English (waste food and other wet materials that people throw away): Please take out the garbage. They simply dump their garbage in the river. rubbish UK English (useless materials that people throw …

useless (of no use, not functional or practical): The information was entirely useless to us. Without electricity, computers are useless. futile (having no effect or result; unsuccessful): The government made futile attempts to combat corruption. to no avail (without result or success; for nothing): I searched everywhere to no avail. pointless …

  try (to make an effort to do or achieve something): Let’s try to finish the work. attempt (to make an effort to do or achieve something difficult): Don’t attempt to climb the wall. struggle (to make great efforts to do or achieve something): He is struggling to quit smoking. …