correctly
/kɚˈɛktli/
adverb
Common
1.adv.in an accurate manner
“the flower had been correctly depicted by his son”
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correctly and right share a recorded sense, so the question is not what they mean but which one fits. correctly means “in an accurate manner”. right means “being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north”. right is the more common of the two in everyday English.
/kɚˈɛktli/
1.adv.in an accurate manner
“the flower had been correctly depicted by his son”
/ˈɹaɪt/
1.adj.being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north
“my right hand”
2.adj.free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
“the correct answer”
3.adj.socially right or correct
“it isn't right to leave the party without saying goodbye”
| correctly | right | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kɚˈɛktli/ | /ˈɹaɪt/ |
| Said | kur-EKT-lee | rahyt |
| Syllables | 3 | 1 |
| Letters | 9 | 5 |
| Parts of speech | adverb | adjective, adverb, noun, verb |
| Senses | 1 | 37 |
| How common | Common | Core |
| Synonyms | right, aright | none recorded |
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