Meaning of properly | Babel Free
ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.liDefinitions
- In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably
- well (adverbial form of bueno)
- well; fine; okay (state of being satisfied with the status quo)
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individually; in one's own manner. obsolete
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Entirely; extremely; thoroughly. colloquial
- willingly
- very
Equivalents
Português
propriamente
Русский
как следует
Examples
“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.”
“I was properly tired after that party.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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