CORRECTLY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

correctly

adverb

Definition of correctly

as in properly

in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose dressed correctly for an appearance in court

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Recent Examples of correctly In 1785, astronomer William Herschel set about mapping our galaxy, correctly determining the disk-like shape of the Milky Way but incorrectly placing the solar system at its heart. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026 Choosing the right products and using them correctly supports overall health and well-being. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026 Whether July 3 brings wedding photos, business news, both or nothing the internet has correctly guessed, Swift’s history explains why fans are leaving room for another reveal. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 Ava correctly points out that that’s at least a step in the direction of eventually dating someone who isn’t connected to crypto. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 2 July 2026 When probing is continuous and cheap, the only thing that holds is what was designed correctly from the start. — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 That said, weightlifting can also be very safe when done correctly. — Jakob Roze, Health, 1 July 2026 With the Zapier integration, for example, setting up an automation requires creating a Zapier account, connecting it to my Basecamp and Gmail accounts, and learning how to navigate Zapier to set everything up correctly. — Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026 Contestants Vince Carter and Scott Riccardi did answer correctly, with the latter winning the game. — Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026

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Research shows that almost two-thirds (64%) of patients using sharps at home have never been taught how to dispose of them properly.

— Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
The Smithville native suffered a fracture in May that, if not handled properly, could have changed his life forever.

— Latif Love July 9, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Definition of properly

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This sci-fi extravaganza was the perfect summertime escape that was appropriately launched over the festive Fourth of July week.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Before adopting and offering access to AI agents, organizations need to learn which can withstand today’s adaptive attacks by ensuring data, assets and privacy are appropriately secure.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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