works perfectly vs perfectly works

Both "works perfectly" and "perfectly works" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Works perfectly" is the more common and natural way to express that something is functioning perfectly. On the other hand, "perfectly works" can be used when emphasizing the adverb "perfectly" and placing more emphasis on the action of working flawlessly.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"works perfectly"

This phrase is used to describe something that is functioning perfectly or without any issues.

Examples:

The new software update works perfectly on my computer.
Her plan worked perfectly and everything went smoothly.
The machine works perfectly after the repairs.
The clock works perfectly and keeps accurate time.
The new engine design works perfectly in the car.

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This works perfectly with the above point.
It works perfectly with output management systems.
The wi-fi works perfectly without password and quickly.
It works perfectly and is not a ship.
It's a system that works perfectly well.
The capsule works perfectly with my Essenza Manual.
This works perfectly for a smartphone even in low-lighting.
The music works perfectly in that setting.
We have a forensics department which works perfectly.
But your heart works perfectly fine here on earth.
Tough luck, it works perfectly.
So I have re-installed my Windows 8 system and now it works perfectly.
The new holocommunicator I installed works perfectly.
This single action airbrush works perfectly with water colours, acrylics, gouaches and enamels.
Attention! Start Button 8 works perfectly with older versions of Windows.
Even nicer: a small hand sander mounted under the top plate works perfectly.
It works perfectly, and I say go for it.
The model Sheffield works perfectly in any season of the year.
Everything works perfectly, heating room, pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna.
This facsimile of Newton's telescope, cut along its length, works perfectly.

Alternatives:

functions perfectly
operates flawlessly
runs perfectly
works without a hitch
works like a charm

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

"perfectly works"

This phrase can be used to emphasize the adverb "perfectly" and highlight the flawless nature of the action of working.

Examples:

The new system perfectly works with our existing software.
She perfectly works through each task with precision.
The device perfectly works in sync with the app.
The solution perfectly works for our needs.
He perfectly works on improving his skills every day.

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ArredaClick perfectly works with iOS (iPad, iPhone) and Android too.
The motor and state regularly (last time 12/2009) revised and it perfectly works.
The body shop perfect and the motor it perfectly works.
This effective drug for losing weight Phen375 perfectly works by regulating your appetite and helps to make sensible healthy diet choices.
It perfectly works on 64-bit Mac machines installed with Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion operating systems.
The combination of these two elements certainly limits the user whenever he decides to change the blades, but why changing something that perfectly works as it is?
The motor perfectly works, recently some gaskets of the carburetor have been replaced, the change is excellent, the insides in good state, except a small tear of the fabric on the momentary seat, as he/she is seen by the photos.
In KF3 category our technical material perfectly works however unlucky events (accidents) prevent us to obtain winning results, except for the scores gained by Corberi.
His bamboo bycicles are completely handmade with real bamboo reeds and they perfectly works.

Alternatives:

works perfectly
functions flawlessly
operates perfectly
runs smoothly
works like a dream

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