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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"If Fifa was to delay the game it gives us time to prepare properly," Arnold said.
From BBC
When this transport system fails to work properly, tau can begin to accumulate in the brain.
From Science Daily
They argued that the licence fee was key to ensuring that Switzerland's four languages - French, German, Italian and Romantsch - were properly represented.
From BBC
Have we become poisonously cynical or properly sceptical?
From BBC
Urban design today largely rests in the hands of state agencies because long-term foresight and expertise are crucial for properly using scarce land.
From BBC
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