adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a correct manner.

   "Most people couldn't pronounce Daragh's name correctly, so he went by the name of "Dave" instead."

Adverb

1. 1
   in an accurate manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

accuratelyarightbecominglychastelycontinentlycustomarily

Antonyms

All antonyms

misuseimmorallyincorrectlyunchastely

Example

More examples

"Check that your username and password are written correctly."

Etymology

From correct + -ly.

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