properly
ˈprɑːpərli
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Definition of properly - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
correctlyin a correct and satisfactory way
  • She completed the task properly.
appropriately correctly suitably
2.
etiquettein a way that is socially acceptable
  • He always behaves properly at formal events.
appropriately correctly
3.
suitablyin accordance with what is suitable
  • Dress properly for the weather.
appropriately suitably
4.
completenessRareUKentirely or thoroughlyRareUK
  • The room was cleaned properly.
completely thoroughly
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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
badadj.
machine
not functioning properly or faulty
gov.
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

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.

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  1. French:correctement, convenablement, ...
  2. German:ordentlich, anständig, ...
  3. Italian:correttamente, in modo appropriato, ...
  4. Spanish:correctamente, apropiadamente, ...
  5. Portuguese:corretamente, bem, ...
  6. Chinese:正确地, 得体地, ...
  7. Japanese:正しく, 礼儀正しく, ...
  8. Arabic:بِشَكْلٍ صَحِيح, بِشَكل لائِق, ...
  9. Hebrew:כָּרָאוּי, כְּמוֹ שֶׁצָּרִיךְ, ...
  10. Russian:правильно, прилично, ...
  11. Ukrainian:належним чином, відповідно, ...
  12. Hindi:ठीक से, शिष्टाचार से, ...

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