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

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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. Courtney Johnson:

   That's what we're fighting for -- safe, properly maintained and fully resourced schools where the air conditioning and heating works, and students don't have to suffer.

2. Kristie Mewis:

   And I was so proud of these players, the way they stepped up and handled the game, considering that some of them didnt have a chance to train properly before this camp. Lavelle also scored when the United States beat the Netherlands in Lyon, France, last year for the teams second straight World Cup title. Nine of the 11 U.S. starters for the final were in the starting lineup on Friday. Notably missing was Alex Morgan, who came in as a second-half substitute for her 170th appearance with the team. Morgan, currently playing for Tottenham, had not played for the United States since the World Cup final because she was pregnant with and gave birth to daughter Charlie. Netherlands coach Sarina Wiegman was not with the team because of a personal matter that was not related to COVID-19. Wiegman, a former Dutch midfielder who has coached the team since 2017, will take over as Englands national team coach next September, succeeding Phil Neville. Lavelle struck a left-footed goal on a break in the 41st minute. Kristie Mewis subbed in to join her younger sister on the field and scored nine minutes later. Sam Mewis was among the first to embrace her sister in celebration. I was I was so nervous to shoot it, but I just wound up and gave it the best I could. And then turning around and just realizing what had just happened and seeing Sam and Alex running towards me was so special. Its a very surreal moment for me.

3. Russell Simmons:

   Today, I begin to properly defend myself. I will prove without any doubt that I am innocent of all rape charges. Today, I will focus on ‘The Original Sin’ [referring to model Keri Claussen Khalighi, who accused him in the LA Times of rape], the claim that created this insane pile on of my #MeToo.

4. Neil Saunders:

   The truth is that more mature cohorts account for a lot of retail spending and there is a significant opportunity that is not always properly addressed.

5. Steve Scalise:

   The President has been very clear that The President needs $ 5 billion to properly secure the border, we need to be there for The President and make sure this gets signed.

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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
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=properly