properly
adverb
prop·er·ly
ˈprä-pər-lē 
: in a proper manner:
a
: in an acceptable or suitable way
behaving properly
trying to get the system to work properly
"Oh yes, I am not at all ashamed of it. I would have everybody marry if they can do it properly."—
Jane Austen
Jane Austen
b
: in an accurate or correct way
It might more properly be termed a musical device than a musical form.—Aaron Copland
Aaron CoplandScoop out the seeds (properly called arils, a botanical term that includes the tiny actual seeds and the juicy, edible pulp around them).—David Karp
David KarpExamples of properly in a Sentence
the scouts were properly dressed for a week of camping
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The pope has been sleeping with a non-invasive mechanical mask to guarantee that his lungs expand properly overnight and help his recovery.
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Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
However, her attitude came back to haunt her when Damien fell off the table due to not being strapped in properly.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The pope has been sleeping with a non-invasive mechanical mask to guarantee that his lungs expand properly overnight and help his recovery.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The notice contends that town officials were negligent and failed to properly supervise Moan.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for properly
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“Properly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/properly. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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