English · Adjectives

correctly

/kəˈrɛktli/

[/kəˈrɛktli/]

in the right way

Beginneradverb

Definition

Correctly means without any mistakes or in the right way.

Example

She answered every question correctly.

She answered every question correctly.

Etymology

From 'correct', from Latin 'correctus', plus '-ly'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to show something is done right or without error.

Watch “in the right way” pronunciation on YouTube
manner