properly
/ˈpɹɑpɚli/adverb3 syllables
Properly means: in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances.
Synonyms for properly27
adverb, as in in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
also used for properly
compliantly, rightly, accordantly, accordingly, agreeably, becomingly, conformably, downright, quite, well and truly, absolutely, all-out, tout à fait, all the way, blind
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Opposites of properly
What does properly mean?3
adverb
1
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances“he was appropriately dressed”
2
in the right manner; correctly; suitably“please do your job properly!”
3
indicating exactness or preciseness“he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with properly?1
four syllables
Properly in a sentence
- Some days before the test, he put the wind up him properly.pengpau
- I think that he, though not a fascist properly speaking, is nostalgic for fascism.shekitten
- If you don't mix the flour and water properly, it'll all go lumpy.sundown
- If we've got to do it, then we'd better do it properly.sundown
- Do your shoelaces up properly, otherwise you'll trip up.sundown
- Properly brewing coffee is a full-blown art, a genuine ritual.AlanF_US
- If you can't eat properly, leave the table.Amastan
- If you got anything to say, say it properly, don't yell.Aphima
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