properly
/ˈprɑːpɚli/
adverbprop · er · ly
Think: do it the PROPER way, then add -LY to show “how” you do it → proper + ly = properly.
Yes, it's properly. Keep the base word proper, then add -ly (don’t drop any letters): proper + ly → properly.
Definitions
- adverbin a correct or appropriate way; as it should be done
- adverbin a suitable or fitting manner
Examples
- “Please wash your hands properly before you eat.”
- “The teacher showed us how to hold the scissors properly.”
- “If the tent is set up properly, it won’t fall over in the wind.”
Synonyms
correctlyappropriatelyrightlysuitablyaccurately
Antonyms
incorrectlyimproperly
Translations
ES correctamentePT corretamenteFR correctement
Common misspellings
propperlyproperleyproplyproperllyproberlypropperleyproperlyproper-ly
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