properly
adverb
- in the right way
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Pronunciation: /ˈpɹɒpəli/ / /ˈpɹɒpli/ / /ˈpɾɔpəlɪj/
adv
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.
- 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.”