rightly
gb/ɹˈaɪtli/ us/ɹˈaɪtli/
B1
Englanti
~ 4400
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
adverb
B1
property
1
in a correct or fair way
In a way that is good, fair, or true.
Käyttömalli:
to rightly [verb]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'rightly' with 'right', using 'right' as an adverb in formal writing. In formal contexts, 'rightly' is preferred to mean 'in a correct or fair way'.
Synonyymit
justifiably (Emphasizes having a good reason for something, often in moral or logical terms.)
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correctly (Focuses on being factually accurate rather than morally fair.)
Antonyymit
wrongly (Indicates in a way that is not correct or fair.)
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unjustly (Focuses on being unfair or morally wrong.)
Kollokaatiot
rightly so
|rightly proud
|rightly concerned
|rightly criticized
Teemat
ethics
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- She was rightly praised for her hard work.
- He is rightly concerned about the safety of the building.
- The decision was rightly overturned by the higher court.
- You are rightly proud of your achievements.
- They were rightly criticized for their lack of preparation.
Oppijaesimerkit
- She was rightly happy with her test score.
- He is rightly worried about his sick dog.
- The teacher rightly gave him a high grade.
- We are rightly proud of our team.
- They were rightly angry about the mistake.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
rightly
IPA
GB/ɹˈaɪtli/
US/ɹˈaɪtli/
Tavut ja painotus
rightly (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (rightly)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: rightly
- Plural: rightlies
Sanaperhe
Forms
rightlies
noun
Core family
right
adjective A1
Related words
rightness
noun
rightful
adjective
rightfully
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
righteous
adjective B2
righteousness
noun B2
Ilmaukset
rightly so
1/ɹˈaɪtli sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
with good reason
Used to say that something is fair or correct.
Esimerkit
- She is upset, and rightly so.
- They are worried about the changes, and rightly so.