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correctlyIn a way that is accurate, proper, or free from error. According to fact, truth, or an accepted standard.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: In a way that is accurate, proper, or free from error. According to fact, truth, or an accepted standard.

Pronunciation (IPA): /kɚˈrektli/

Korean meaning: 올바르게, 정확하게

Korean pronunciation: 커-렉트-리 (강세: 렉)

Example Sentences

  • My GPS finally guided me correctly after three wrong turns.
  • The student correctly solved the math problem on her first try.
  • He correctly predicted that his cat would ignore the expensive toy and play with the box instead.

correctly

ADVERB

//kɚˈrektli//

In a way that is accurate, proper, or free from error. According to fact, truth, or an accepted standard.

correctly concept
💡 Concept

In a way that is accurate, proper, or free from error. According to fact, truth, or an accepted standard.

correctly rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Aim correctly, hit perfectly, directly!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kɚˈrektli/

🌳Etymology

Rootcorrect
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Latin 'correctus', the past participle of 'corrigere' meaning 'to make straight' or 'to set right'. The word evolved through Old French into Middle English, maintaining its core meaning of accuracy and proper alignment.

🎵Rhyme

directlyperfectlycompletely

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My GPS finally guided me correctly after three wrong turns.

The student correctly solved the math problem on her first try.

😄 Fun example

He correctly predicted that his cat would ignore the expensive toy and play with the box instead.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

accuratelyproperlypreciselyrightlyappropriately

Antonyms

incorrectlywrongly

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