correctly
kuh-REKT-lee/kəˈɹɛk(t).li/
- 1In a way that is right and without mistakes.
Like fitting a key into the right lock so the door opens.
She answered every question correctly on the test.
If you follow the steps correctly, the cake will turn out fine.
Similaraccurately, right, properly, precisely
Oppositeincorrectly, wrongly, inaccurately
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Origin
From the word "correct" plus "-ly".