correctly

Everyday

1. Correctly means in the right way, without mistakes. tree →
2. Correctly means in a proper or polite way that fits the rules or situation. tree →
3. Correctly speaking means strictly speaking, if you want to be exact about what is true. tree →

In the lessons

In school, pupils answer questions correctly, spell words correctly and use punctuation correctly; tests count how many answers are correct. In safety, wearing a helmet or seatbelt correctly matters. Phrases: answer correctly, spell correctly, if I remember correctly.

Examples

• She answered all the questions correctly. tree →
• Spell your name correctly on the form. tree →
• Wear your bike helmet correctly, with the strap done up. tree →
• If I remember correctly, the bus comes at noon. tree →
• He correctly guessed the number of sweets. tree →
• Hold the pencil correctly. tree →
• I got 18 out of 20 correctly, so I made 2 mistakes. tree →
• Correctly speaking, you are but a youngster in the world. tree →

Note

Adverb from correct (+ly). Opposite: incorrectly, wrongly. Spelling: double r. In maths and tests, number correct + number wrong = total questions.