properly
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROPERLY
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in a way that is acceptable or suitable
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The children must learn how to behave properly [=appropriately] in church.
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He doesn't know how to properly tie a necktie.
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The can opener is not working properly. [=right]
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in a way that is accurate or correct
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The boxes were not properly labeled.
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Did I spell your name properly?
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Properly speaking, whales are not fish.
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The house properly belongs to his sister.
