Properly - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈprɑːpərlɪ|  American pronunciation of the word properly
Brit.  |ˈprɒp(ə)lɪ|  British pronunciation of the word properly

adverb

- in the right manner; correctly; suitably (syn: decent, decently, right)
please do your job properly!
- indicating exactness or preciseness (syn: exactly, just, precisely)
- in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances (syn: appropriately, duly, suitably)
If you don't behave properly, you'll have to leave!

Extra examples

It is not proper to speak that way.

The children need to learn proper behavior.

It would not be proper for you to borrow the ladder without asking first.

She is a very prim and proper young lady.

Is this the proper spelling of your name?

You need to eat a proper meal instead of junk food.

Each step must be done in the proper order.

They beat us good and proper.

Law can never regulate wages properly.

I never saw hills so properly and so finely clothed.

The accused said he got properly drunk.

The brakes don't seem to be working properly.

Then he's not doing his job properly.

Parents should teach their children to behave properly in public.

Is the chicken properly defrosted?

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