CEFR A2

properly

adverb

Meaning

In a way that is correct, suitable, or good.

Examples

Please speak properly when you are in a formal meeting.
The children were taught to behave properly at the dinner table.

Synonyms: correctly, suitably, accurately, fittingly

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properly (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈprɒpərli/

Definition

In a way that is correct, suitable, or good.

Examples

Please speak properly when you are in a formal meeting.
The children were taught to behave properly at the dinner table.
If you don't install the software properly, it might not work.

How to Use properly

properly install (collocation): To install something in the correct or expected way. — "The technician will properly install the new equipment tomorrow."
properly trained (collocation): Having received the necessary education or instruction for a particular job or activity. — "Only properly trained staff should operate this machinery."
properly understood (collocation): To have a complete and correct understanding of something. — "The problem cannot be solved until it is properly understood."

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