Perfect vs perfectly

Both 'perfect' and 'perfectly' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Perfect' is an adjective used to describe a noun, while 'perfectly' is an adverb used to modify a verb, adjective, or other adverb.

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Perfect

Correct. 'Perfect' is an adjective used to describe a noun.

Use 'perfect' when you want to describe something as being without fault or flaw.

Examples:

She has a perfect score on the test.
The weather was perfect for a picnic.
The dress fit her perfectly.
The cake was perfect in every way.
He is the perfect candidate for the job.

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Perfect day to chase that annoying postman.
Perfect fitting thanks to anatomic closure.
Perfect knowledge lay in collections of ancient writings preserved in particular manuscripts.
Perfect to stay for round or return.
Perfect with my stomach full everything seems different.
Perfect, your website has few JavaScript files.
Perfect, I get my friends.
Perfect example of group therapy jitters.
Perfect candidate for manipulation... underpaid prison guard.
Perfect headquarters for my new company.
I bought The Perfect Crime by Felix Chapel.
Perfect weather for a brisky, blood-pumping walk.
Perfect, I had an itch just around there.
Only Mr. Perfect got anything from it, playing the hero.
Perfect, whenever the actresses are ready.
Perfect except for the fact that you can't walk.
Perfect. I don't have any money.
Sure enough, the Perfect Man would soon come for her.
Perfect. Send for my helicopter.

Alternatives:

flawless
ideal
excellent
impeccable
superb

perfectly

Correct. 'Perfectly' is an adverb used to modify a verb, adjective, or other adverb.

Use 'perfectly' to describe how an action is done or how well something fits a description.

Examples:

She danced perfectly to the music.
The plan was executed perfectly.
He spoke English perfectly.
The dress fit her perfectly.
The cake was perfectly baked.

Alternatives:

flawlessly
excellently
impeccably
superbly
ideally

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