CEFR A2

proper

adjective

Meaning

Correct or suitable for a particular situation or purpose.

Examples

This is the proper way to hold the knife.
She wore a proper dress to the party.

Synonyms: right, correct, suitable, appropriate

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proper (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈprɒp.ər/

Definition

Correct or suitable for a particular situation or purpose.

Examples

This is the proper way to hold the knife.
She wore a proper dress to the party.
Make sure you follow the proper procedure.

How to Use proper

proper noun (collocation): A name used for an individual person, place, or organization, spelled with an initial capital letter. — "The name 'Sarah' is a proper noun."
proper way (collocation): The correct or suitable method for doing something. — "He showed me the proper way to use the tools."
proper behavior (collocation): Actions or conduct that are socially acceptable and polite. — "Good manners include proper behavior in public."

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