Properly vs Correct - What's the difference?
properly | correct |
in a proper manner
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(obsolete) individually; in one's own manner
Free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.
With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
To make something that was not valid become right. To remove error.
(by extension) To grade (examination papers).
To inform (someone) of the latter's error.
As an adverb properly
is in a proper manner.As an adjective correct is
free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.As a verb correct is
to make something that was not valid become right. To remove error.properly
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Alternative forms
* proprelyAdverb
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- Now herkenyth how I bar me properly . — Chaucer.
correct
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Adjective
(en adjective)Synonyms
* (with good manners) well-mannered, well behavedAntonyms
* (without error) incorrect, inaccurate * (with good manners) uncouthDerived terms
* anatomically correct * correctly * hypercorrect * incorrectVerb
(en verb)- He corrected the position of the book on the mantle.
- It's rude to correct your parents.