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duly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈduːli/ · UK /ˈdjuːli/

duly means: In the correct or expected way, following the necessary rules.

adverb

AS REQUIREDC1

In the correct or expected way, following the necessary rules.

  • Your complaint has been duly noted.
  • The form must be duly signed before submission.
  • Only duly authorized staff may enter this room.

Similar words: properly, correctly

Opposites: improperly

Common phrases: duly signed, duly noted, duly authorized

AT EXPECTED TIMEC1

At the proper or expected time, or at regular times as required.

  • The parcel duly arrived the next morning.
  • The rent was duly paid on the first of each month.
  • At nine, the promised taxi duly appeared.

Similar words: punctually, on time

Common phrases: duly arrived, duly paid, duly appeared

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What does duly mean?

In the correct or expected way, following the necessary rules.

What is duly in other languages?

Türkçe: usulüne uygun olarak · Español: debidamente · Français: dûment · Deutsch: ordnungsgemäß · Italiano: debitamente · 日本語: 正式に

How do you pronounce duly?

In American English /ˈduːli/; in British English /ˈdjuːli/.

How do you use duly in a sentence?

Your complaint has been duly noted. The form must be duly signed before submission.

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