properly
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/ˈpɹɒpəli/
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/ˈpɹɒpəli/ · /ˈpɹɒpli/ (UK) · /ˈpɹɑpɚli/ · /ˈpɹɒpɚli/ · /ˈpɹɔpəli/ · [ˈpɹɔ̟pəli] · /ˈpɾɔpəɾle/ · /-lɪ/ · /-li/
Definition of properly
3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
adv
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In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably
“Does she think the repairs have been properly done?”
“I know that I am spoiling your life that without me you could work. And you will I know. You see I cant[sic] even write this properly.”
“Hospitals are failing to care properly for the growing number of people with dementia, according to an NHS-funded report, which has prompted demands for big improvements to help patients.”
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adv
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In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably
“Does she think the repairs have been properly done?”
“I know that I am spoiling your life that without me you could work. And you will I know. You see I cant[sic] even write this properly.”
“Hospitals are failing to care properly for the growing number of people with dementia, according to an NHS-funded report, which has prompted demands for big improvements to help patients.”
- (obsolete)individually; in one's own manner.
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(colloquial)Entirely; extremely; thoroughly.
“I was properly tired after that party.”
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Etymology
Etymology tree Latin propriusbor. Anglo-Norman proprebor. Middle English propre English proper Proto-Indo-European *leyg- Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-Germanic *-ê Proto-Germanic *-līkê Old English -līċe Middle English -ly English -ly English properly From proper + -ly.
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