correctly
gb/kɚˈɛktli/ us/kɚˈɛktli/
A2
Inglese
~ 5000
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adverb
A2
property
1
in an accurate or right way
In a way that is right and has no mistakes.
Schema d'uso:
to [verb] correctly
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'correctly' with 'right' in adverbial use, saying 'I did it right' instead of 'I did it correctly' in formal contexts.
Sinonimi
accurately (Emphasizes precision and exactness, often with measurements or details.)
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rightly (Less common; can also imply moral correctness.)
Contrari
incorrectly (Direct opposite, meaning in a wrong or mistaken way.)
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wrongly (Can suggest moral or factual error.)
Collocazioni
spell correctly
|answer correctly
|pronounce correctly
|use correctly
Temi
communication
|education
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- She answered all the questions correctly.
- Make sure you pronounce his name correctly.
- The machine is not working correctly after the update.
- He guessed the password correctly on his first try.
Esempi per chi studia
- I spelled the word correctly.
- She wrote the answer correctly.
- He said my name correctly.
- We used the tool correctly.
Grammatica
Forma base
correctly
IPA
GB/kɚˈɛktli/
US/kɚˈɛktli/
Sillabe e accento
cor - rectly (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (cor)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: correctly
- Plural: correctlies
Famiglia di parole
Forms
correctlies
noun
Core family
correct
adjective A2
correction
noun B1
Related words
correctness
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
incorrect
adjective A2
incorrectly
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
corrective
adjective B2
Espressioni
if I remember correctly
1/ˈɪf ˈaɪ ɹɪmˈɛmbɚ kɚˈɛktli/
fixed phrase
recall information accurately
Used when you think your memory of something is right.
Esempi
- If I remember correctly, his birthday is in May.
- If I remember correctly, we met at that café downtown.
correct me if I'm wrong
1/kɚˈɛkt mˈi ˈɪf ˈaɪm ɹˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
Invite others to point out your mistake
Say this when you want someone to tell you if you are wrong about something.
Esempi
- Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't we meet last year?
- Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't we agree to meet at 3 p.m.?
- Correct me if I'm wrong, this is your first time here, right?
- Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think she moved to Canada last year.