Academic Language

noun an acknowledgment or confession

verb to confess or acknowledge something as true or valid

• I must admit that the new policy has proven to be quite effective.
• Okay, I'll admit it - I actually enjoyed the movie.
• I ain't gonna admit to nothing without my lawyer present.
• Sometimes it's hard to admit when you're wrong, but it's important for personal growth.

verb To make something right; to adjust or amend

adjective In accordance with fact or truth; free from error; accurate

• Please ensure that all the information provided is correct before submitting the form.
• Hey, make sure you got the correct address for the party tonight.
• I double-checked my answers and they were all correct.
• In order to reach the correct decision, we must consider all possible outcomes.

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb, expressing manner, place, time, or degree

• The witness answered affirmatively when asked if they saw the suspect at the scene of the crime.
• She nodded affirmatively when I asked if she wanted to go to the movies.
• He totally said affirmatively to going to the party tonight.
• The artist's use of bold colors affirmatively expressed their emotions in the painting.