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[rahyt-lee] 
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rightly
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | uprightly |
| Synonyms: | accurately, appropriately, befittingly, correctly, exactly, fairly, fitly, justifiably, justly, lawfully, legally, properly, suitably, truly |
| Notes: | rightfully means by right or having a just claim; rightly means with honesty or in a correct manner |
| Antonyms: | erroneously, unjustifiably, unjustly, wrongly |
| 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: | 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: | literally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | word for word; exactly |
| Synonyms: | actually, completely, correctly, direct, directly, faithfully, indisputably, letter by letter, literatim, not figuratively, plainly, precisely, really, rightly, rigorously, sic, simply, straight, strictly, to the letter, truly, undeviatingly, undisputably, unerringly, unmistakably, verbatim, 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: | 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: | 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: | 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 |
| Antonyms: | badly, incapably, unpleasantly |
| Main Entry: | nicely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | carefully |
| Synonyms: | accurately, conscientiously, correctly, rightly |
| Antonyms: | incorrectly, mistakenly, wrongly |
| Main Entry: | properly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | correctly |
| Synonyms: | accordingly, accurately, fitly, perfectly, rightly, suitably, well |
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