duly
gb/dˈuli/ us/dˈuli/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 4800
szabályszerűen, megfelelően, időben, határidőre, pontosan
B2
FORMAL
1
megfelelően
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to be duly [verb/participle]
The contract was duly signed by both parties.
A szerződést mindkét fél szabályszerűen aláírta.
She was duly elected as the new chairperson.
Őt szabályszerűen megválasztották új elnöknek.
All documents must be duly completed before submission.
The officer was duly authorized to carry out the inspection.
He was duly impressed by their hospitality.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The form was duly signed.
Az űrlapot szabályszerűen aláírták.
She was duly chosen as leader.
Őt szabályszerűen választották vezetőnek.
The papers were duly sent.
He was duly told about the rules.
The job was duly finished.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'duly' with 'dually', which means 'in two ways'. They also may overuse it in casual contexts where 'properly' or 'correctly' would sound more natural.
Σημασία
In the proper or expected way
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
duly noted
|duly authorized
|duly signed
|duly elected
|duly completed
Συνώνυμα
properly (More common in everyday speech and less formal than 'duly'.)
|
appropriately (Focuses on being suitable for the situation; less tied to official rules.)
Αντώνυμα
improperly (Indicates something done in the wrong or unacceptable way.)
Θέματα
law
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
In the correct or expected way, following rules or what is needed.
In a proper, appropriate, or expected manner, according to rules or requirements.
B2
FORMAL
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to be duly [verb/participle] at [time/event]
The payment was duly made on the first of the month.
A befizetés a hónap első napján, időben megtörtént.
He duly arrived at the meeting at nine o'clock sharp.
Időben, pontban kilenc órakor megérkezett a megbeszélésre.
The guests were duly seated before the ceremony began.
All assignments were duly submitted by the deadline.
The train duly departed at its scheduled time.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
He duly came at 8 o'clock.
Pontosan nyolc órakor jött.
The bill was duly paid.
A számlát időben kifizették.
She duly sent the letter.
The bus duly left at 10 a.m.
We duly gave the report on Monday.
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners confuse this with 'daily', which refers to something happening every day.
Σημασία
At the expected time
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
duly arrived
|duly completed on time
|duly paid
|duly returned
Συνώνυμα
promptly (Emphasizes speed and lack of delay; less formal than 'duly'.)
|
punctually (Focuses on exactness of timing rather than formality or rules.)
Αντώνυμα
belatedly (Means something happened later than expected or planned.)
Θέματα
time
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
At the right or planned time.
At the proper or scheduled time; punctually as required.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
duly
IPA
GB/dˈuli/
US/dˈuli/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
duly (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (duly)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: duly
- Plural: dulies
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
duly authorized
1/dˈuli ˈɔθɚˌaɪzd/
fixed phrase
formal
Officially permitted as required by rules
Having the official right to do something, according to rules or law.
Παραδείγματα
- Only duly authorized personnel may enter this area.
- She is duly authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the company.
duly elected
1/dˈuli ɪlˈɛktɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
Chosen officially and correctly
Chosen for a job or position in the correct and official way.
Παραδείγματα
- He was duly elected as president by the members.
- The new board was duly elected according to the bylaws.
duly noted
1/dˈuli nˈoʊtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
Acknowledged as required or appropriate
I understand and accept what you said, usually in a formal way.
Παραδείγματα
- Your concerns are duly noted and will be addressed.
- The request has been duly noted by the committee.