Definitions for properly
prop·er·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.5 / 2 votes

1. properly, decently, decent, in good order, right, the right wayadverb

   in the right manner

   "please do your job properly!"; "can't you carry me decent?"

2. by rights, properlyadverb

   with reason or justice

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. properlyadverb

   in a proper manner

2. properlyadverb

   individually; in one's own manner

   Now herkenyth how I bar me properly. uE000151315uE001 Chaucer.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Properlyadverb

   Etymology: from proper.

   1. Fitly; suitably.2. In a strict sense.

   What dies but what has life
   And sin? the body properly hath neither. John Milton.

   The miseries of life are not properly owing to the unequal distribution of things. Jonathan Swift.

   There is a sense in which the works of every man, good as well as bad, are properly his own. John Rogers.

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1. properly

   Properly refers to the correct, appropriate, or suitable way of doing something. It describes any action that conforms to accepted standards, rules, or expectations. It implies appropriate behavior or conduct within a specific context, situation, or environment.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Properlyadverb

   in a proper manner; suitably; fitly; strictly; rightly; as, a word properly applied; a dress properly adjusted

2. Properlyadverb

   individually; after one's own manner

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'properly' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2034

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'properly' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1030

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'properly' in Adverbs Frequency: #159

How to pronounce properly?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say properly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of properly in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of properly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of properly in a Sentence

1. Maxime Cumunel:

   It seems they have not been destroyed for now, although we'll have to see what real state they're in, and whether they can be restored properly, we have avoided a complete disaster. But some five to 10 percent of the artwork has probably been destroyed, we have to face up to that.

2. Risa Heller:

   Allison has been clear that her relationship with Jeff changed during Covid, and regrets that they didn’t properly disclose it to WarnerMedia at that time. Continuing to publicly debate the private details of her personal life reeks of sexism and only further underscores WarnerMedia’s retaliatory actions against her.

3. G. I. Gurdjieff:

   In properly organized groups no faith is required; what is required is simply a little trust and even that only for a little while, for the sooner a man begins to verify all he hears the better it is for him.

4. Duncan Craig:

   Sky News reported. Duncan Craig, a sexual abuse survivor who founded online support group Survivors Manchester, told Sky News police need to be more vigilant when Sky News comes to sex offenders. Duncan Craig also requestedtransparency on behalf of victims. Victims deserve the right to know that those that have committed these crimes against them are being dealt with correctly and managed properly.

5. Olive Garden CEO Gene Lee:

   We’re just running better restaurants today, i don’t think we should discount the importance of ensuring we’re properly staffed, our teams are properly motivated, simplifying the operation, reducing the size of the menu, processes and procedures.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=properly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Properly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=properly
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/properly