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   Cor·rect·ly

   /kəˈrek(t)lē/

   

   adverb

   • 1. in a way that is true, factual or appropriate; accurately: "she correctly answered eight questions" Similar accuratelyrightrightlyfaithfullyunerringlypreciselyexactlyfaultlesslyflawlesslyperfectlywithout errorwithout flawsinformal:spot onbang onon the moneydated:arightproperlydecorouslywith decorumdecentlysuitablyfittinglyappropriatelyaptlywellsatisfactorilyin a satisfactory mannerOpposite incorrectlyinappropriately
   • ▪ in a way that is socially acceptable; properly: "she had acted correctly" Similar properlydecorouslywith decorumdecentlysuitablyfittinglyappropriatelyaptlywellsatisfactorilyin a satisfactory mannerOpposite inappropriately

   Scrabble Points: 16

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   • O

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   • R

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   • R

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   • E

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   • C

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   • T

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   • L

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   • Y

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