properly
/ˈprɒpərli/
correctly, suitably
📚 Meanings
- 1.
In a correct or appropriate way.
"He didn't fasten his seatbelt properly."
- 2.
In a satisfactory or thorough way; well.
"The machine isn't working properly."
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Please make sure you follow the instructions properly.
Please make sure you follow the instructions correctly.
She needs to eat properly to stay healthy.
She needs to eat healthily to stay healthy.
If you want to do the job properly, it will take more time.
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How do you pronounce properly?
properly is pronounced [/ˈprɒpərli/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does properly mean?
properly means "correctly, suitably". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is properly?
properly is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "Please make sure you follow the instructions properly." — used to mean "correctly, suitably".
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