How to pronounce "properly"

• "properly" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "properly"

Rule

in the right manner; correctly; suitably; "please do your job properly!"; "can't you carry me decent?"

Synonyms:

• properly
• decently
• decent
• right

Rule

indicating exactness or preciseness; "he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do"; "it was just as he said--the jewel was gone"; "it has just enough salt"; "Properly speaking, all true work is religion."--Thomas Carlyle

Synonyms:

• precisely
• exactly
• just
• properly

Rule

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances; "he was appropriately dressed"; "If you don't behave properly, you'll have to leave!"; "I met the junior senator from Illinois and I was duly impressed"

Synonyms:

• appropriately
• suitably
• fittingly
• befittingly
• fitly
• properly
• duly