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correctly

adverb

Form of correct , adverb of correct.

Simple meaning

In an accurate way.

Pronunciation

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kerehktlee

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kɚˈɛktli

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Definition

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adverb

  1. In an accurate manner

    “The flower had been correctly depicted by his son.”

  2. In a correct manner.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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Inflected forms

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  • correctverbBase word

    Make right or correct.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • correctivenounDerived noun · specialist

    A device for treating injury or disease.

  • correctnessnounDerived noun

    Conformity to fact or truth.

More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

Sense: in an accurate manner

right

Antonyms

Sense: in an accurate manner

incorrectly

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