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 Sarah noted correctly that amoxicillin with clavulanate potassium is just generic Augmentin. — Allan Ripp, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Both of those things take a lot of effort, a lot of time and resources to set up correctly. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 14 Aug. 2026 John has been working his whole life to be deemed a worthy member of the Green Lantern corps, and Hal was literally handed the ring after answering a single yes-or-no question correctly. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026 In the late ‘90s, Robertson correctly identified the massive dotcom bubble. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 For decades, parents have been told — correctly — that childhood vaccine recommendations are based on evidence reviewed by scientists, clinicians, epidemiologists, and independent experts. — Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 13 Aug. 2026 The system demanded piles of paper to ensure the never-ending influx of goods contained numbers that corresponded correctly, that actually checked out. — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Anita McBride, who served as chief of staff to first lady Laura Bush, credits Usha with correctly reading the assignment. — Kate Andersen Brower, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026 Be honest about needs versus wants One of the biggest challenges with the 50/30/20 rule is correctly categorizing expenses. — Javier Simon, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

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As one of the most important organs in the body, the heart needs to function properly under all circumstances, even during stressful situations such as imminent danger.

— Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
To properly rebalance, Beijing would need to reconstruct the fiscal model on which every province and municipality depends, accept the resulting collapse in local government revenues, and absorb mass layoffs.

— Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of properly

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Every decision is made with careful consideration and appropriately reviewed to ensure that any technology ICE utilizes is consistent with all applicable law enforcement policies and standards.

— Steve Large, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Thatch is a natural, organic layer that’s beneficial if appropriately maintained.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026

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