duly
word
Definition
'Duly' means in the correct or expected way, or at the right time. It is often used in formal contexts to show something was done properly.
Usage & Nuances
Duly is formal and mainly used in written English, especially in legal, official, or professional contexts (like 'duly signed', 'duly noted'). It emphasizes that something was done properly, as required, or at the right time. Do not use 'duly' in casual speech.
Spanish: debidamente - debidamente (formal)Portuguese (BR): devidamente - adequadamente (formal)Portuguese (PT): devidamente - adequadamente (formal)Chinese (Simplified): 适当地 - 按时地Chinese (Traditional): 適當地 - 按時地Hindi: उचित रूप से - समय परArabic: على النحو الواجب - كما ينبغيBengali: যথাযথভাবে - যথাসময়েRussian: должным образом - своевременноJapanese: 適切に - 正式にVietnamese: đúng cách - đúng thời hạnKorean: 적절하게 - 정식으로Turkish: usulüne uygun şekilde - zamanındaUrdu: حسبِ ضابطہ - بروقتIndonesian: dengan semestinya - tepat waktu
Example Sentences
The documents were duly signed by both parties.
basic
She was duly informed of the changes.
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The application was duly processed.
basic
All fees were duly paid before the deadline.
natural
He was duly elected as chairman of the board.
natural
Your message has been duly noted.
natural