properly
adverbcommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈpɹɒpəli//
- United Kingdom//ˈpɹɒpli//
- United Kingdom//ˈpɾɔpəlɪj//
- United States//ˈpɹɑpɚli//
- Canada//ˈpɹɒpɚli//
In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably
adverb
- 1
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.
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.
- 2
obsoleteindividually; in one's own manner.
- 3
Entirely; extremely; thoroughly.
I was properly tired after that party.
Etymology
Etymology tree Latin propriusbor. Anglo-Norman proprebor. Middle English propre English proper Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-Germanic *-ê Proto-Germanic *-līkê Proto-West Germanic *-līkē Old English -līċe Middle English -ly English -ly English properly From proper + -ly.
Forms
- comparative
- more properly
- superlative
- most properly
properly · In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably
property · Something that is owned.prophecy · A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under…prophet · Someone who speaks by divine inspiration.