correctly

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /kəˈrɛktli/

KK: /kəˈrɛktli/

adverb

Definition

In a way that is right or accurate.

Example

She answered the questions correctly on the test.

Conversation

Did you understand how to solve that math problem?

I think so, but I'm not sure if I did it correctly.

Want me to help you check your work?

That would be great! I want to make sure I did it correctly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

accurately

properly

rightly

Antonyms

incorrectly

improperly

wrongly

Root Explanation

Correctly → It is formed from "correct" (from Latin "correctus", meaning to set right or make right) and "-ly" (a suffix used to form adverbs). The word "correctly" means in a manner that is right or accurate.

Memory Tip

Think of 'correct' meaning to set something right, and the '-ly' shows how it is done — so correctly means doing something in a right way.

Visually Confused Words

uncorrectly