ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ

duly

gb/dˈuli/ us/dˈuli/
B2 ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 4800
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adverb formal B2 property
1

In the proper or expected way

In the correct or expected way, following rules or what is needed.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: to be duly [verb/participle]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
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.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
properly (More common in everyday speech and less formal than 'duly'.) | appropriately (Focuses on being suitable for the situation; less tied to official rules.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
improperly (Indicates something done in the wrong or unacceptable way.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
duly noted |duly authorized |duly signed |duly elected |duly completed
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
law |business |daily life |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The contract was duly signed by both parties.
  • She was duly elected as the new chairperson.
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The form was duly signed.
  • She was duly chosen as leader.
  • The papers were duly sent.
  • He was duly told about the rules.
  • The job was duly finished.
adverb formal B2 property
2

At the expected time

At the right or planned time.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: to be duly [verb/participle] at [time/event]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Some learners confuse this with 'daily', which refers to something happening every day.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
promptly (Emphasizes speed and lack of delay; less formal than 'duly'.) | punctually (Focuses on exactness of timing rather than formality or rules.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
belatedly (Means something happened later than expected or planned.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
duly arrived |duly completed on time |duly paid |duly returned
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
time |business |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The payment was duly made on the first of the month.
  • He duly arrived at the meeting at nine o'clock sharp.
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • He duly came at 8 o'clock.
  • The bill was duly paid.
  • She duly sent the letter.
  • The bus duly left at 10 a.m.
  • We duly gave the report on Monday.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
duly
IPA
GB/dˈuli/
US/dˈuli/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
duly (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (duly)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
  • Base: duly
  • Plural: dulies
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
dulies noun
Core family
due adjective A2
Related words
overdue adjective duty noun B1 dutiful adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
undue adjective C1 unduly adverb
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ

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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • Your concerns are duly noted and will be addressed.
  • The request has been duly noted by the committee.

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