Confusables Entry 553 / 1011 60-second read

Respectfully vs. Respectively

With respect versus in the order given.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

The gold and silver medals went to Alice and Bob respectfully.

✓ Correct

The gold and silver medals went to Alice and Bob respectively.

The ruleii

RESPECTIVELY = in order. RESPECTFULLY = with respect.

RESPECTIVELY means in the order mentioned. RESPECTFULLY means with respect.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

Order = -IVELY."

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