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| Main Entry: | correctly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | right |
| Synonyms: | accurately, justly, nicely, perfectly, precisely, properly, rightly, well, befittingly, decently, decorously, fitly, fittingly, to a T |
| Antonyms: | inaccurately, incorrectly, mistakenly, wrongly, flawed |
| Main Entry: | carefully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | cautiously; painstakingly |
| Synonyms: | correctly, deliberately, delicately, exactly, faithfully, fully, gingerly, honorably, laboriously, particularly, precisely, reliably, scrupulously, thoroughly, warily, anxiously, attentively, circumspectly, concernedly, conscientiously, dependably, discreetly, fastidiously, guardedly, heedfully, in detail, meticulously, providently, prudently, punctiliously, regardfully, rigorously, solicitously, thoughtfully, trustily, uprightly, vigilantly, watchfully, with forethought, with reservations |
| Antonyms: | carelessly, incautiously, thoughtlessly, uncarefully |
| Main Entry: | duly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | accordingly, properly |
| Synonyms: | appropriately, correctly, on time, rightfully, suitably, at the proper time, befittingly, decorously, deservedly, punctually |
| Antonyms: | improperly, unduly, unsuitably |
| Main Entry: | exactly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | accurately, particularly |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, altogether, bang*, carefully, completely, correctly, definitely, expressly, faithfully, for sure*, indeed, just, literally, on the nose*, positively, precisely, quite, right, scrupulously, severely, sharp, specifically, square, strictly, totally, truly, truthfully, utterly, wholly, explicitly, faultlessly, for a fact, for certain, in every respect, methodically, no mistake, on the dot, on the money, on the nail, rigorously, the ticket, unequivocally, unerringly, veraciously |
| Antonyms: | inaccurately, inexactly |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | justly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | fairly |
| Synonyms: | accurately, candidly, correctly, duly, equally, frankly, helpfully, honestly, honorably, legally, moderately, nicely, properly, reasonably, rightfully, rightly, well, befittingly, beneficently, benevolently, benignly, charitably, decently, decorously, duteously, dutifully, equitably, evenhandedly, fitly, fittingly, impartially, lawfully, legitimately, piously, respectably, righteously, straightforwardly, temperately, tolerantly, unreservedly, uprightly, virtuously |
| Antonyms: | unfairly, unjustly |
| Main Entry: | literally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | word for word; exactly |
| Synonyms: | actually, completely, correctly, direct, directly, faithfully, plainly, precisely, really, rightly, simply, straight, strictly, truly, verbatim, indisputably, letter by letter, literatim, not figuratively, rigorously, sic, to the letter, undeviatingly, undisputably, unerringly, unmistakably, veritably |
| Notes: | literally means 'with truth to the letter; exactly' or according to the strictest sense of the word or words, while figuratively means 'by or as a figure of speech; metaphorically', or 'in a descriptive, analogous, but metaphorical sense of the word or words |
| Antonyms: | figuratively, loosely |
| Main Entry: | precisely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | exactly, just |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, accurately, correctly, definitely, even, expressly, for sure, literally, on the nose*, plumb, right, sharp, smack*, specifically, square, squarely, strictly, sure, sure thing*, yes, as well, for a fact, just so, no ifs ands or buts, no mistake, on the button, on the money, smack-dab, the ticket, the very thing, to a tee |
| Antonyms: | unsure, imprecisely, questionably |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | specifically |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | expressly, particularly |
| Synonyms: | accurately, clearly, correctly, definitely, especially, exactly, individually, peculiarly, precisely, specially, categorically, characteristically, concretely, distinctively, explicitly, in detail, in specie, indicatively, minutely, pointedly, respectively |
| Antonyms: | generally, broadly |
| Main Entry: | true |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | honestly, accurately |
| Synonyms: | correctly, perfectly, precisely, properly, rightly, truthfully, on target, unerringly, veraciously, veritably |
| Antonyms: | inaccurately, wrongly, dishonestly |
| Main Entry: | truly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | really, doubtlessly |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, accurately, actually, authentically, beyond doubt, beyond question, confirmedly, constantly, correctly, de facto, definitely, devotedly, exactly, factually, faithfully, firmly, genuinely, honestly, honorably, in actuality, in fact, in reality, in truth, legitimately, loyally, positively, precisely, reliably, righteously, rightly, sincerely, staunchly, steadily, surely, truthfully, unequivocally, veraciously, veritably, very, with all one's heart, with devotion, without a doubt |
| Antonyms: | doubtfully, dubiously, indefinite |
| Main Entry: | rightly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | uprightly |
| Synonyms: | accurately, appropriately, correctly, exactly, fairly, justly, legally, properly, suitably, truly, befittingly, fitly, justifiably, lawfully |
| Antonyms: | unjustifiably, unjustly, wrongly, erroneously |
| Main Entry: | right |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | accurately, precisely |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, altogether, bang*, clear, completely, correctly, entirely, exactly, fully, just, perfectly, quite, sharp, slap, square, squarely, thoroughly, totally, truly, utterly, well, wholly, all the way, factually, genuinely, smack-dab |
| Antonyms: | inaccurately, incorrectly, wrongly |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | happily, pleasantly; capably |
| Synonyms: | ably, accurately, adequately, agreeably, carefully, closely, competently, completely, correctly, effectively, excellently, favorably, fully, nicely, profoundly, properly, rightly, satisfactorily, smoothly, splendidly, strongly, successfully, suitably, thoroughly, adeptly, admirably, attentively, capitally, commendably, conscientiously, efficiently, expertly, famously, in a satisfactory manner, irreproachably, proficiently, skillfully, soundly, with skill |
| Antonyms: | badly, incapably, unpleasantly |
| Main Entry: | officially |
| Part of Speech: | adverb1 |
| Definition: | in an official manner |
| Synonyms: | correctly, customarily, orderly, precisely, properly, regularly, suitably, according to protocol, befittingly, ceremoniously, conventionally, fittingly, formally |
| Antonyms: | casually, informally, unceremoniously |
| Main Entry: | perfectly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without flaw |
| Synonyms: | correctly, excellently, wonderfully, admirably, exquisitely, faultlessly, fitly, flawlessly, ideally, impeccably, superbly, superlatively, supremely, to perfection |
| Antonyms: | flawed, imperfectly |
| Main Entry: | nicely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb3 |
| Definition: | carefully |
| Synonyms: | accurately, correctly, rightly, conscientiously |
| Antonyms: | incorrectly, mistakenly, wrongly |
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