The meaning of CORRECTLY is in a correct manner.

(Definition of correctly from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Correct refers to eliminating faults, errors, or defects: I corrected the spelling mistakes. The new design corrected the flaws in the earlier version.

If you do something correctly, you do it in the correct way. Did I pronounce your name correctly?

Correct, accurate, precise imply conformity to fact, standard, or truth. A correct statement is one free from error, mistakes, or faults. An accurate statement is one that shows careful conformity …

Dec 14, 2025 · correctly (comparative more correctly, superlative most correctly) Most people couldn't pronounce Daragh's name correctly, so he went by the name of "Dave" instead. …

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