properly — in a correct, appropriate, or satisfactory manner
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a correct, appropriate, or satisfactory manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːpərli/
Korean meaning: 적절하게, 올바르게, 제대로
Korean pronunciation: **프라**퍼리
Example Sentences
- My smartphone isn't working properly - it keeps showing cat videos instead of my work emails!
- The students were told to dress properly for the graduation ceremony.
- If you don't charge your electric car properly, you might end up pushing it to work!
properly
ADVERB//ˈprɑːpərli//
in a correct, appropriate, or satisfactory manner
The student properly positions her hands while playing the piano
Cook improperly, then properly - that's popularly preferred!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'properly,' derived from Old French 'proprement,' which comes from Latin 'proprius' meaning 'one's own' or 'particular,' combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
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📝Examples
“My smartphone isn't working properly - it keeps showing cat videos instead of my work emails!”
“The students were told to dress properly for the graduation ceremony.”
“If you don't charge your electric car properly, you might end up pushing it to work!”
“The medicine will work properly only if taken with food.”
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