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Definition of properly - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
correctlyin a correct and satisfactory way
- She completed the task properly.
2.
etiquettein a way that is socially acceptable
- He always behaves properly at formal events.
3.
suitablyin accordance with what is suitable
- Dress properly for the weather.
4.
- The room was cleaned properly.
Expressions with properly
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mentally sensible and practical in thinking and decisions
She is a head screwed on properly person who makes wise choices.
work well together harmoniously
The team needs to gel properly to succeed.
strictly speaking or technically
Properly speaking, the term applies only to certain species.
Origin of properly
Latin, proprius (own, special)
Terms with properly included in their meaning
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properly
in a manner conforming to accepted standards or rules
organized
arranged properly or neatly
machine
not functioning properly or faulty
operation
function or operate properly
mechanical failure
failure to function properly
malfunction
stop working or operating properly
lacking order
not properly planned or controlled
prepared
ready or properly arranged
gaze direction
condition where one eye does not align properly with the other
environment
drop trash without disposing properly
equipment condition
functioning properly and ready for use without needing repair
malfunctioning
not working properly; amiss
in working order
functioning properly
care
fail to care for something properly
faulty
not functioning properly or as expected
inefficient
failing to perform a task properly
general dysfunction
not operating normally or properly
organize prepare
arrange or prepare things properly before action
arranging organizing
arrange or organize things properly or neatly
organization
organize or arrange things properly
stuck
unable to move or work properly
operational
functioning properly and ready for use
professional
inability to perform job duties properly
organize
make something properly organized or arranged
Examples of properly in a sentence
The machine isn't working properly. She speaks properly during interviews. The children were taught to eat properly at the table. Make sure to pack properly for the trip. He didn't tie his shoes properly and tripped. Make sure the report is done properly.
The instructions were followed properly.
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- French:correctement, convenablement, ...
- German:ordentlich, anständig, ...
- Italian:correttamente, in modo appropriato, ...
- Spanish:correctamente, apropiadamente, ...
- Portuguese:corretamente, bem, ...
- Chinese:正确地, 得体地, ...
- Japanese:正しく, 礼儀正しく, ...
- Arabic:بِشَكْلٍ صَحِيح, بِشَكل لائِق, ...
- Hebrew:כָּרָאוּי, כְּמוֹ שֶׁצָּרִיךְ, ...
- Russian:правильно, прилично, ...
- Ukrainian:належним чином, відповідно, ...
- Hindi:ठीक से, शिष्टाचार से, ...
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