PROPERLY


Meaning of PROPERLY in English

Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.

1.

If something is done ~, it is done in a correct and satisfactory way.

You’re too thin. You’re not eating ~...

There needs to be a ~ informed public debate.

ADV: usu ADV with v, also ADV adj

2.

If someone behaves ~, 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 ~...

= correctly

ADV: ADV after v

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