CEFR B2

appropriately

adverb

Meaning

In a way that is suitable or right for a particular situation or purpose.

Examples

The children were taught to behave appropriately in public.
He responded appropriately to the crisis, taking swift action.

Synonyms: suitably, fittingly, decently, pertinently

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appropriately (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /əˈproʊpriətli/

Definition

In a way that is suitable or right for a particular situation or purpose.

Examples

The children were taught to behave appropriately in public.
He responded appropriately to the crisis, taking swift action.

How to Use appropriately

appropriately for (prepositional phrase): In a way that is suitable for a specific purpose or situation. — "She dressed appropriately for the hot weather."
appropriately to (prepositional phrase): In a way that is suitable in relation to something else. — "The system responds appropriately to user input."

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