properly

UK /ˈpɹɒp.ə.li/ US /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/

adv 3

Definitions

adv

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.

individually; in one's own manner.

Entirely; extremely; thoroughly.

I was properly tired after that party.

Collocations

ADJ.

able, certain, developed, done, growing, shut, trained, trained

The door wasn't shut properly, so cold air kept coming through the gap.

VERB + PROPERLY

brushing, can't, care, closes, didn't, digested, distributed, doesn't

She didn't brush her teeth properly before bed last night.

PROPERLY + NOUN

quality, tool

You need the properly quality tools if you want to fix your car yourself.

PREP.

after, until, up

The house wasn't finished until it was properly decorated.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adverb — in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the c

appropriately
suitably
fittingly
befittingly
fitly
duly

adverb — indicating exactness or preciseness

adverb — in the right manner

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

Does she think the repairs have been properly done?

Wiktionary

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.

Wiktionary

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.

Wiktionary

You've been properly led up the garden path.

Tatoeba · #16417

Musical talent can be developed if it's properly trained.

Tatoeba · #25427

Food must be chewed well to be digested properly.

Tatoeba · #29934

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, properly is marked as obsolete, colloquial. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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