properly
Americanadverb
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in a way that is appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; suitably.
Students should ensure that a current valid parking permit is properly displayed on their vehicle.
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correctly.
His recent statement gave the wrong impression and does not properly reflect where he stands on the issue.
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in a way that conforms to established standards of behavior or manners.
They usually dress very properly, but sometimes a bit daringly, hoping to start the latest new trend.
Other Word Forms
- unproperly adverb
Etymology
Origin of properly
Example Sentences
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"Google will also be required to take practical steps to ensure publisher content is properly attributed in AI results," it added.
From Barron's
The fifth seed took a medical timeout for treatment on his thigh but, unable to serve or move properly, he walked to the net and shook hands at 3-1 down in the third.
From BBC
That it’s going to be awful, and hard, and I’ll probably get sick from all the germs crawling on those kids who don’t understand how to properly take care of their health.
From Literature
I realized I never properly introduced myself, even though we’ve been neighbors for a while—so hello!
From Salon
“What happened to your dress, Benvenida? I will have to teach you how to sew a hem properly.”
From Literature
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