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Confusing Words in English

Respectfully vs. Respectively


Respectfully
Definition
Respectfully is an adverb that means in a manner showing respect or politeness.
Respectively
Definition
Respectively is an adverb that means in the order mentioned; each in the order given.
Example
  • She respectfully declined the invitation to the party.
  • The student respectfully asked the teacher for clarification on the assignment.
  • He addressed the committee respectfully, acknowledging their hard work.
Example
  • Alice and Bob won first and second place, respectively.
  • The two books are titled 'War' and 'Peace', respectively.
  • The three colors of the flag are red, white, and blue, respectively.