duly

Meanings

• adverb

  Performed or carried out correctly or efficiently.

  - "He duly completed all the tasks assigned to him."
  - "The judge gave his ruling duly and without delay."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈduli/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with duly
ully , fully

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Variants

List of all variants of duly that leads to same result
duly

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Etymology

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From Old English 'dele' meaning 'serve, pay' and Middle English 'du' meaning 'to'. The modern sense of 'duly' developed from the idea of performing one's duties correctly.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'duly' has been used in the titles of several books and songs.

2. In the Harry Potter series, 'duly' is used to describe the proper execution of spells.

3. The phrase 'duly noted' is often used in formal settings to acknowledge that something has been received or recorded.

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Related Concepts

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1. diligence: The quality of being diligent or conscientious in one's work or duties.

2. compliance: The act of complying with a law, regulation, or request.

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Culture

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In literature, 'duly' is often used to describe characters who are diligent and conscientious in their actions. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the proper execution of rituals or ceremonies.

How to Memorize "duly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of someone completing a task correctly and efficiently.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'duly' with the concept of completing tasks correctly and efficiently.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Doing things Under Your Lid' to help remember the meaning of 'duly'.

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