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correctly.

In a correct manner.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/kəˈɹɛk(t).li/Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation/kəˈɹek(t).li/Australia, New-Zealand
  1. In a correct manner.

    Most people couldn't pronounce Daragh's name correctly, so he went by the name of "Dave" instead.
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Etymology tree English correct Middle English -ly English -ly English correctly From correct + -ly.

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