properly

adverb
UK: /ˈprɒp.əl.i/
US: /ˈprɑː.pɚ.li/

  1. In a correct or suitable way.

    1. Did I do it properly? [ ] [ ]
    2. The application was not properly filled out, so it was rejected during processing. [ ] [ ]

  2. Completely or thoroughly.

    1. I wasn't properly awake. [ ] [ ]
    2. The house wasn't properly cleaned before we moved in, which was quite frustrating. [ ] [ ]

  3. In a socially acceptable or moral way.

    1. You should behave properly. [ ] [ ]
    2. She wasn't properly dressed for the formal event; her attire was too casual. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

thoroughly

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "properly" in English means: In a correct or suitable way., Completely or thoroughly., In a socially acceptable or moral way..

The phonetic transcription of "properly" is /ˈprɒp.əl.i/ in British English and /ˈprɑː.pɚ.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "properly": thoroughly.

Example usage of "properly": "Did I do it properly?". More examples on the page.