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properly

prop·er·ly [ próppərlee ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. appropriately: in a suitable or appropriate way
properly dressed for the occasion

2. correctly: in a correct or well-mannered way
If you can't behave properly, we'll have to go home.

3. in reality: in a correct and appropriate situation
The chair properly belongs in the corner.

4. U.K. totally: to the fullest degree or extent
By the end of the day she was properly tired.

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