duly
- 01 C1 Advanced
in the correct way, or as you were asked to do.
in a proper or fitting manner; according to what is required or expected.
Simple“He was duly elected as the new chairman of the committee.”
In context“After the board reviewed the proposal, the contract was duly signed by both parties in the presence of their legal counsel.”
UsageTypically placed before a past participle or at the beginning of a clause to confirm an action followed a rule.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
at the time that was planned or expected.
at the proper or expected time; punctually.
Simple“The train duly arrived at the station at ten o'clock.”
In context“The annual report was duly submitted before the end of the fiscal year, ensuring the company remained in compliance with local regulations.”
“His long-odds pick duly romps home and he takes her back to his place to meet his wife Rose (Georgie Parker) and raise a glass to their good fortune.”
“Jaissle duly greeted Thiaw’s scoring header from Elanga’s corner with a prolonged bout of clapping.”
From Middle English duely, dewly, dulyche, dueliche, duweliche (“rightly, properly”), equivalent to due + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.