perfectly
adverb
Simple meaning
Completely, or in a way that has no mistakes.
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ˈpɝfəktli
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Definition
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adverb
Wholly, completely, totally.
With perfection.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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- “She performed perfectly on the balance beam.”adverb
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Being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish.
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Sense: wholly or completely or totally
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