Correctly and Inaptly

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Correctly adverb - In a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose.

Usage example: dressed correctly for an appearance in court

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Inaptly is an antonym for correctly.

Inaptly adverb - In a mistaken or inappropriate way.

Usage example: the development was inaptly named Apple Orchard Condominiums, presumably in honor of what was destroyed in order to build them

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Correctly is an antonym for inaptly.

Nearby Word: inapt

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