proper
/ˈpɹɔp.ə/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈpɹɔp.ə/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈpɹɑ.pɚ/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
Something set apart for a special use.
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Meaning 2 · adjective
(heading) Suitable.
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Meaning 3 · adjective
(heading) Possessed, related.
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Meaning 4 · adjective
(heading) Accurate, strictly applied.
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Meaning 5 · adverb
Properly; thoroughly; completely.
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Meaning 6 · adverb
Properly.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “proper” when they mean: something set apart for a special use..”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “proper” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “proper” in professional communication.”
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