Definitions
- Referring to something that is done at the proper or expected time. - Describing something that is done in accordance with legal or official requirements. - Talking about something that is done as a result of a previous agreement or promise.
- Referring to something that is done in a suitable or fitting manner. - Describing something that is done in accordance with social norms or expectations. - Talking about something that is done in response to a specific situation or context.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe doing something in a proper or fitting manner.
- 2Both words imply a sense of correctness or adherence to expectations.
- 3Both words can be used to describe actions or behaviors.
What is the difference?
- 1Timing: Duly emphasizes doing something at the proper or expected time, while appropriately focuses on doing something in a suitable manner for a given situation.
- 2Formality: Duly is more formal and often used in legal or official contexts, while appropriately is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 3Expectations: Duly implies meeting a requirement or obligation, while appropriately implies meeting a standard or expectation.
- 4Scope: Duly is more narrow in scope, referring specifically to timing or legal requirements, while appropriately can refer to a wider range of situations and contexts.
- 5Usage: Duly is typically used to describe completed actions, while appropriately can also be used to describe ongoing or future actions.
Remember this!
Duly and appropriately are synonyms that describe doing something in a proper or fitting manner. However, duly emphasizes doing something at the proper or expected time, often in accordance with legal or official requirements, while appropriately focuses on doing something in a suitable manner for a given situation or context.
