adv
Uncommon
duly
JOO-lee
Duly (adv) means In the proper, expected, or correct manner. Example: “The contract was duly signed by both parties.”
adv
1
In the proper, expected, or correct manner.
"The contract was duly signed by both parties."
"He was duly warned about the consequences."
2
At the appropriate or scheduled time.
"The train duly arrived at nine o'clock."
How to use duly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishProperly, correctly, or as expected — often used to confirm something was done the right way.
When to use it
Fairly formal; common in legal, official, and bureaucratic writing.
Common pairings
duly noted
duly signed
duly elected
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more duly
- Superlative
- most duly
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Etymology
From "due" plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly," so literally "in a due manner."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for duly
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What does “duly” mean?
The word “duly” means in the proper, expected, or correct manner. In plain terms, properly, correctly, or as expected — often used to confirm something was done the right way.
How do you pronounce “duly”?
“Duly” is pronounced JOO-lee (/ˈduli/ in IPA).
How do you use “duly” in a sentence?
Here is “duly” used in a sentence: “The contract was duly signed by both parties.”
What part of speech is “duly”?
“Duly” is an adverb.
Is “duly” a common word?
“Duly” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “duly” have?
“Duly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in the proper, expected, or correct manner.
