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properly
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | correctly |
| Synonyms: | accordingly, accurately, fitly, perfectly, rightly, suitably, well |
| Main Entry: | amply |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | fully, sufficiently |
| Synonyms: | abundantly, acceptably, adequately, appropriately, bountifully, capaciously, completely, copiously, enough, extensively, fittingly, generously, greatly, lavishly, liberally, plenteously, plentifully, profusely, properly, richly, rightly, satisfactorily, substantially, suitably, thoroughly, well |
| Antonyms: | illiberal, inadequately, insufficiently |
| Main Entry: | correctly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | right |
| Synonyms: | accurately, befittingly, decently, decorously, fitly, fittingly, justly, nicely, perfectly, precisely, properly, rightly, to a T, well |
| Antonyms: | flawed, inaccurately, incorrectly, mistakenly, wrongly |
| Main Entry: | fairly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | justly |
| Synonyms: | deservedly, equitably, honestly, honorably, impartially, objectively, properly, reasonably, without favor, without fear |
| Antonyms: | unfairly, unjustly |
| Main Entry: | justly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | fairly |
| Synonyms: | accurately, befittingly, beneficently, benevolently, benignly, candidly, charitably, correctly, decently, decorously, duly, duteously, dutifully, equally, equitably, evenhandedly, fitly, fittingly, frankly, helpfully, honestly, honorably, impartially, lawfully, legally, legitimately, moderately, nicely, piously, properly, reasonably, respectably, righteously, rightfully, rightly, straightforwardly, temperately, tolerantly, unreservedly, uprightly, virtuously, well |
| Antonyms: | unfairly, unjustly |
| Main Entry: | right |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | appropriately, suitably |
| Synonyms: | acceptably, adequately, amply, aptly, becomingly, befittingly, fittingly, properly, satisfactorily, well |
| Notes: | right means free from error or correct in opinion or judgment; a wright is someone who makes, builds, or repairs something |
| Antonyms: | inappropriately, unsuitably, wrongly |
| Main Entry: | right |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | fairly, justly |
| Synonyms: | conscientiously, decently, dispassionately, equitably, ethically, evenly, honestly, honorably, impartially, lawfully, legitimately, morally, objectively, properly, reliably, righteously, sincerely, squarely, virtuously, without bias, without prejudice |
| Notes: | right means free from error or correct in opinion or judgment; a wright is someone who makes, builds, or repairs something |
| Antonyms: | unfairly, unjustly, wrongly |
| Main Entry: | true |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | honestly, accurately |
| Synonyms: | correctly, on target, perfectly, precisely, properly, rightly, truthfully, unerringly, veraciously, veritably |
| Antonyms: | dishonestly, inaccurately, wrongly |
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | happily, pleasantly; capably |
| Synonyms: | ably, accurately, adeptly, adequately, admirably, agreeably, attentively, capitally, carefully, closely, commendably, competently, completely, conscientiously, correctly, effectively, efficiently, excellently, expertly, famously, favorably, fully, in a satisfactory manner, irreproachably, nicely, proficiently, profoundly, properly, rightly, satisfactorily, skillfully, smoothly, soundly, splendidly, strongly, successfully, suitably, thoroughly, with skill |
| Notes: | using good as an adverb in place of well ("she dances real good," "he did good") is nonstandard usage - so, it would be best to say "she dances very well," "he did well" well is an adverb to describe an activity; good is an adjective to describe a condition or state |
| Antonyms: | badly, incapably, unpleasantly |
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