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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Zinchuk explains that without this nightly reset, the heart and blood vessels cannot properly adapt and restore balance.
From Science Daily
"I learn to pack the soap box properly, so that it could be on my CV."
From BBC
This includes not having suitable clothing and equipment, like crampons and an ice axe, not checking and fully understanding the weather forecast, like which wind speeds are too strong, and not navigating properly, he says.
From BBC
"Marigold's still a bit tired though because she wouldn't go to sleep properly for days – too busy tending to the newborns," she said.
From BBC
"What matters now in Northern Ireland is action, designating MPAs is not the end but the starting place for ensuring our protected areas are properly managed, monitored and enforced."
From BBC
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