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Meaning of "correctly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CORRECTLY

correctly  [kəˈrektlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CORRECTLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Correctly is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES CORRECTLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Correctness

Correct or Correctness may refer to: ▪ Correctness, a religious concept ▪ Correctness is a concept in theoretical computer science ▪ Correctness is 1 − error rate. ▪ Political correctness, a sociolinguistic concept ▪ Correct, Indiana, unincorporated community in Ripley County, Indiana, USA...

Definition of correctly in the English dictionary

The first definition of correctly in the dictionary is without mistakes. Other definition of correctly is in the correct manner. Correctly is also in accordance with rules and procedures.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CORRECTLY


abjectly
ˈæbdʒɛktlɪ
abstractly
ˈæbstræktlɪ
adjunctly
ˈædʒʌŋktlɪ
circumspectly
ˈsɜːkəmˌspɛktlɪ
compactly
kəmˈpæktlɪ
conjunctly
kənˈdʒʌŋktlɪ
directly
dɪˈrɛktlɪ
distinctly
dɪˈstɪŋktlɪ
erectly
ɪˈrektlɪ
exactly
ɪɡˈzæktlɪ
imperfectly
ɪmˈpɜːfɪktlɪ
incorrectly
ˌɪnkəˈrektlɪ
indirectly
ˌɪndaɪˈrɛktlɪ
indistinctly
ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋktlɪ
inexactly
ˌɪnɪɡˈzæktlɪ
matter-of-factly
ˌmætərəvˈfæktlɪ
perfectly
ˈpɜːfɪktlɪ
selectly
sɪˈlektlɪ
strictly
ˈstrɪktlɪ
succinctly
səkˈsɪŋktlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CORRECTLY

correct
correctable
correctible
correcting fluid
correcting tape
correction
correction fluid
correction tape
correctional
correctional officer
correctioner
correctitude
corrective
correctively
correctness
corrector
correctory
Correggio
Corregidor
correlatable

WORDS THAT END LIKE CORRECTLY

apparently
consistently
constantly
currently
differently
frequently
greatly
honestly
hypercorrectly
independently
instantly
mostly
not exactly
partly
recently
shortly
significantly
slightly
subsequently
unperfectly

Synonyms and antonyms of correctly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CORRECTLY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «correctly» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of correctly

Translation of «correctly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CORRECTLY

Find out the translation of correctly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of correctly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «correctly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

正确地
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

correctamente
570 millions of speakers

English

correctly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सही ढंग से
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بِشَكْل صَحِيح
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

правильно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

corretamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সঠিকভাবে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

correctement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Betul
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

richtig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

正しく
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

바르게
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bener
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

một cách đúng đắn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சரியாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

योग्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

doğru şekilde
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

correttamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

poprawnie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

правильно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

corect
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σωστά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

korrek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

riktigt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

riktig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of correctly

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CORRECTLY»

The term «correctly» is very widely used and occupies the 6.462 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CORRECTLY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about correctly

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10 QUOTES WITH «CORRECTLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word correctly.
1
Edward Albee
Sometimes it's necessary to go a long distance out of the way in order to come back a short distance correctly.
2
Edward Albee
Sometimes a person has to go a very long distance out of his way to come back a short distance correctly.
3
William R. Alger
To appreciate and use correctly a valuable maxim requires a genius; a vital appropriating exercise of mind closely allied to that which first created it.
4
Joe Anderson
I remember going through school and doing art, which was the only thing that I actually found fulfilling, and I couldn't really figure out why. Then I got into college and started messing around with photography, and I realised that it was about getting the images that were in my head out in a way that didn't have to be spelt correctly.
5
Mary Antin
His struggle for a bare living left him no time to take advantage of the public evening school. In time he learned to read, to follow a conversation or lecture; but he never learned to write correctly; and his pronunciation remains extremely foreign to this day.
6
Rodney Atkins
I've never really focused on if I had good habits when I sang or if I had bad habits, or if I was breathing correctly. So, I started doing vocal exercises and would stretch out before I sang, stuff to help my breathing. It's funny, you breathe your whole life then you find out you're not doing it correctly.
7
Ibrahim Babangida
A society that does not correctly interpret and appreciate its past cannot understand its present fortunes and adversities and can be caught unawares in a fast changing world.
8
Ezra Taft Benson
The fellowship of true friends who can hear you out, share your joys, help carry your burdens, and correctly counsel you is priceless.
9
Ami Bera
If done correctly, strengthening our trade relationship with India will create jobs here in America.
10
Jo Ann Davis
As we enter into the 110th Congress, it is imperative that we address ethics reforms needed to make this institution run correctly.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CORRECTLY»

Discover the use of correctly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to correctly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Cataloging Correctly for Kids: An Introduction to the Tools
This text is based on guidelines issued by the ALCTS. It is a one-stop handbook for librarians who organize information for children.
Sheila S. Intner, Joanna F. Fountain, Jean Riddle Weihs, 2011
2
How to Speak and Write Correctly: Joseph Devlin's Classic Text
The classic text on how to speak and write English 'correctly.' *** "In the preparation of this little work the writer has kept one end in view, viz.
Joseph Devlin, Theodore Waters, 2007
3
Talking Correctly for Success: A Practical Guide to Sounding ...
We all think of our appearance as our physical looks, mannerisms or dress. And these are certainly important in a job interview, for success in a sales call, for job promotion or social acceptance.
James A. Fisher, 1999
4
How to Write and Speak Correctly
This book has no pretension about it whatever -- it is neither a Manual of Rhetoric, expatiating on the dogmas of style, nor a Grammar full of arbitrary rules and exceptions.
Joseph Devlin, 2006
5
The Acid Danger: Combating Acidosis Correctly
This book discusses everything one needs to know about acidosis and explains what can be done about it--in understandable terms.
Wolfgang R. Auer, 2004
6
Voting Correctly in Europe
How do institutions affect the ability of voters to "vote correctly?
Eric Hamilton Hines, 2006
7
Construction Delays: Understanding Them Clearly, Analyzing ...
Many techniques are used to analyze delays. Some of these methods have inherent weaknesses and should be avoided. This book points out the shortcomings of these faulty methods and explains how a delay analysis should be performed.
Theodore J. Trauner Jr., 2009
8
How to Write, Think and Speak Correctly
INTRODUCTORY - The man who said that language was given to us to conceal our thoughts was a diplomat and a cynic.
C. E. M. Joad, 2008
9
Correctly Creatively Setting a Table Service and Seating ...
This book contains information on things to do when creatively setting and seating your table: sharing food, drink, honor, and atmosphere from setting a place setting for one:a cover, to menu cards, place cards, party favors, and napkins ...
Harold Almon, 2013
10
Cheselden's Plates of the Human Bones, Correctly Reduced ...
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
William Cheselden, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CORRECTLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term correctly is used in the context of the following news items.
1
PSNI acted correctly in not prosecuting Gerry Adams
The North's Police Ombudsman Dr Michael Maguire has found that the PSNI acted properly and was not influenced by political considerations ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
2
Crescenta Valley Customers Conserving Water Correctly
In response to the historic California drought and the state mandated water use reductions, the Crescenta Valley community has exceeded the ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
3
Brett Favre: Colts handled Peyton Manning's parting correctly after …
"In my opinion, I think the Indianapolis-Peyton separation was handled correctly simply because they had seen the Packers and Favre ... «Stampede Blue, Jul 15»
4
Correctly spelt
"The Kroger at Cave Spring carries a rye and spelt bread in the import aisle with the German food. It's called Mestemacher Roggen und ... «Roanoke Times, Jul 15»
5
Parole must be assessed correctly - Masutha
Masutha spoke about the importance of assessing parole correctly. He stressed that focusing on the rights of offenders is not enough. «The Citizen, Jul 15»
6
10 Percent Mbale Teens Use Condoms Correctly
Mbale — A new report on HIV/Aids prevalence in Mbale Municipality shows that nine per cent of teenagers are involved in sex before age of 15 ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
7
Apple correctly predicts Siri in 1987 video but is over-optimistic …
The company's top executives, including co-founder Steve Wozniak, made a humorous video predicting the firm's meteoric growth rate for the ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
8
'Big Brother' recap: Did you correctly predict first eviction of Season …
Exxdee earned 1,300 points for correctly predicting this week's elimination question thanks to wisely placing his 500 point bet on Jace when he ... «GoldDerby, Jul 15»
9
EMA recommends measures to help patients use adrenaline auto …
2 JUL 2015 12:57. EMA recommends measures to help patients use adrenaline auto-injectors correctly. 2 JUL 2015 12:50. Panobinostat set for ... «The Pharmaceutical Journal, Jul 15»
10
Are Urinary Tract Infections Being Measured Correctly? Maybe Not …
A recent article published in the American Journal of Infection Control raises questions on how hospital infection rates for urinary tract infections ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»

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