properly

/ˈprɑpərli/
/ˈprɒpəli/
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Definitions of properly
  1. adverb
    in the right manner
    “please do your job properly!”
    synonyms: decent, decently, in good order, right, the right way
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    antonyms:
    improperly
    in an improper way
  2. adverb
    with reason or justice
    synonyms: by rights
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/ˈprɑpərli/
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/ˈprɒpəli/
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