transcription, транскрипция: [ prɒpə(r)li ]
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
If something is done properly , it is done in a correct and satisfactory way.
You’re too thin. You’re not eating properly...
There needs to be a properly informed public debate.
ADV : usu ADV with v , also ADV adj
2.
If someone behaves properly , they behave in a way that is considered acceptable and not rude.
He’s a spoilt brat and it’s about time he learnt to behave properly...
= correctly
ADV : ADV after v