Cool MateMeaning of Correctly
in a way that is accurate or true, without any mistakes
In simple words: In the right way; properly.
Correctly in a sentence
- Have you spelled it correctly?
- Students **correctly identified** 16 trees species found on their study sites.
- If I **remember correctly**, he was still the prime minister at that point.
- They reasoned, correctly, that she was away for the weekend.
- When correctly applied, fake tan is difficult to tell from the real thing.
- He was looking correctly grave.
How to use Correctly
Use 'correctly' when you want to emphasize doing something in the right way. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts but might sound overly formal in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
correctly + verb
Memory hint
Think of 'correct' and add '-ly' like in 'happy' becomes 'happily'.
Related words
Collocations with Correctly
- answer correctly
- spell correctly
- perform correctly
Synonyms for Correctly
- accurately
- rightly
- properly
- precisely
Opposites of Correctly
- incorrectly
- wrongly
Common mistakes with Correctly
- Often confused with 'correct' which is an adjective.
- Sometimes misused with gerunds instead of infinitives (e.g. saying 'to do correct' instead of 'to do correctly').
Correctly appears in
Correctly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بشكل صحيح
بالطريقة الصحيحة؛ بشكل مناسب.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সঠিকভাবে
সঠিকভাবে; যথাযথভাবে।
- GermanDeutsch
Richtig
Auf die richtige Art und Weise; ordnungsgemäß.
- SpanishEspañol
Correctamente
De la manera correcta; adecuadamente.
- Persianفارسی
درست، صحیح
به روش درست؛ به درستی.
- FrenchFrançais
Correctement
De la bonne manière ; comme il faut.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सही ढंग से
सही तरीके से; ठीक से।
- ItalianItaliano
Correttamente
Nel modo giusto; in modo appropriato.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Corretamente
Do jeito certo; adequadamente.
- RussianРусский
Правильно
Правильно; как положено.
- Urduاردو
درست
صحیح طریقے سے؛ مناسب طور پر۔
- Chinese中文
正确地
以正确的方式；恰当地。
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Frequently asked questions about Correctly
What does Correctly mean?
In the right way; properly.
What is the definition of Correctly?
in a way that is accurate or true, without any mistakes
How do you use Correctly in a sentence?
Have you spelled it correctly?
Can you give another example of Correctly?
Students **correctly identified** 16 trees species found on their study sites.
What are synonyms for Correctly?
Common alternatives include accurately, rightly, properly, precisely.
What is the opposite of Correctly?
Opposite meanings include incorrectly, wrongly.
What words go with Correctly?
It commonly pairs with answer correctly, spell correctly, perform correctly.
What are common mistakes when using Correctly?
Often confused with 'correct' which is an adjective. Sometimes misused with gerunds instead of infinitives (e.g. saying 'to do correct' instead of 'to do correctly').
How do you pronounce Correctly?
US: /["/kəˈrektli/"]/, UK: /["/kəˈrektli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Correctly?
Use 'correctly' when you want to emphasize doing something in the right way. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts but might sound overly formal in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Correctly?
"Correctly" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.