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duly

adverb du·ly \ˈdü-lē also ˈdyü-\

: in the proper or expected way

: at the correct or expected time

Full Definition of DULY

: in a due manner or time : properly <a duly elected official> <duly noted>

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14th century

Synonyms: appositely, appropriately, congruously, correctly, properly, fittingly, happily, meetly, right, rightly, suitably

Antonyms: improperly, inappropriately, incongruously, incorrectly, unseemly, unsuitably, wrongly

DULY Defined for Kids

adverb du·ly \ˈdü-lē, ˈdyü-\

: in a due or appropriate manner, time, or degree <Preparations were duly made.>

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