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properly

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹɒpəli/

The English word “properly” has 3 meanings listed here.

adverb

  1. In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably
  2. individually; in one's own manner.
  3. Entirely; extremely; thoroughly.

Etymology

From proper + -ly.

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