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Properly Definition

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adverb

In a proper manner.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • by-rights
  • the right way
  • right
  • decent
  • in good order
  • decently
  • fairly
  • cleanly
  • fair
  • correctly
Antonyms:
  • Antonyms:
  • improperly

Origin of Properly

  • proper +"Ž -ly

    From Wiktionary

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

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Words Near Properly in the Dictionary

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  • properispomenon
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