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correctly

adv. manner
A2 Elementary Oxford US //kɝˈɛktɫi// UK //kəɹˈɛktli// cor·rect·ly General-service

adv. in a way that is right or accurate. You use this when someone follows the rules or gives the right answer.

adv. in a manner that is accurate, right, or appropriate according to a standard or fact.


SIMPLE

Please make sure you spell your name correctly.

CONTEXTUAL

If you follow the instructions correctly, the machine should start working immediately.

COMPLEX

The software is designed to alert the user if the data has not been entered correctly into the required fields.

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Origin

From correct + -ly.

Usage

Manner adverb — typically placed after the verb or the direct object.

Pitfall

He did the work correct.He did the work correctly.Learners often use the adjective 'correct' when the adverb 'correctly' is required to modify a verb.

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