correctly
kuh-REHK-lee
Correctly (adv) means In an accurate or proper way; without error. Example: “If you wire the plug correctly, the lamp will work safely.”
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In an accurate or proper way; without error.
"If you wire the plug correctly, the lamp will work safely."
"Please fill out the form correctly."
"She pronounced the word correctly on the first try."
How to use correctly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe adverb form of "correct" — doing something the right, accurate way.
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What does “correctly” mean?
The word “correctly” means in an accurate or proper way; without error. In plain terms, the adverb form of "correct" — doing something the right, accurate way.
How do you pronounce “correctly”?
“Correctly” is pronounced kuh-REHK-lee (/kəˈɹɛk(t).li/ in IPA).
How do you use “correctly” in a sentence?
Here is “correctly” used in a sentence: “Please fill out the form correctly.”
What part of speech is “correctly”?
“Correctly” is an adverb.
Is “correctly” a common word?
“Correctly” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between 'correctly' and 'accurately'?
Both mean free from error, but 'accurately' stresses precision and exactness, as in 'measured accurately.' 'Correctly' stresses conforming to what is right or proper, as in 'answered correctly' or 'behaved correctly.'
What is the difference between 'correctly' and 'rightly'?
'Correctly' usually means in an accurate, error-free way, as in 'spelled correctly.' 'Rightly' more often means justifiably or with good reason, as in 'she rightly complained.' The two overlap but are not always interchangeable.
Where does 'correctly' go in a sentence?
As an adverb of manner, 'correctly' usually follows the verb or object, as in 'she answered the question correctly,' or comes before a past participle, as in 'the form was correctly filled in.' It can also open a sentence to comment on the whole statement: 'Correctly, he assumed the meeting was cancelled.'
