rightly
gb/ɹˈaɪtli/ us/ɹˈaɪtli/
B1
Engelsk
~ 4400
Betydninger
0 betydninger
adverb
B1
property
1
in a correct or fair way
In a way that is good, fair, or true.
Bruksmønster:
to rightly [verb]
Vanlig feil:
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'.
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
wrongly (Indicates in a way that is not correct or fair.)
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unjustly (Focuses on being unfair or morally wrong.)
Ordkombinasjoner
rightly so
|rightly proud
|rightly concerned
|rightly criticized
Temaer
ethics
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- 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.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
rightly
IPA
GB/ɹˈaɪtli/
US/ɹˈaɪtli/
Stavelser og trykk
rightly (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (rightly)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: rightly
- Plural: rightlies
Ordfamilie
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
Uttrykk
rightly so
1/ɹˈaɪtli sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
with good reason
Used to say that something is fair or correct.
Eksempler
- She is upset, and rightly so.
- They are worried about the changes, and rightly so.