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correctly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kəˈrektli/

correctly means: In the right way, without mistakes.

adverb

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In the right way, without mistakes.

  • You answered correctly.
  • Did I pronounce your name correctly?
  • The machine wasn't working correctly yesterday.

Similar words: right, properly, accurately

Opposites: incorrectly, wrongly

Common phrases: answer correctly, spell something correctly, work correctly

Questions about correctly

What does correctly mean?

In the right way, without mistakes.

What is correctly in other languages?

Türkçe: doğru · Español: correctamente · Français: correctement · Deutsch: richtig · Italiano: correttamente · 日本語: 正しく

How do you pronounce correctly?

It is pronounced /kəˈrektli/.

How do you use correctly in a sentence?

You answered correctly. Did I pronounce your name correctly?

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