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   proper

   /ˈprɒpə/

   adjective

   • 1. denoting something that is truly what it is said or regarded to be; genuine: British "she's never had a proper job" Similar realgenuineactualtruebona fideinformal:kosher
   • ▪ strictly so called; in its true form: "after this event, three countries will progress to the World Cup proper"
   • ▪ used as an intensifier, especially in derogatory contexts: informal "a proper little do-gooder, aren't I?" Similar completeabsoluterealperfecttotalthoroughthoroughgoingutterout-and-outpositiveunmitigatedconsummateinformal:rightfairarchaic:arrant
   • 2. of the required or correct type or form; suitable or appropriate: "an artist needs the proper tools" Similar rightcorrectacceptedorthodoxconventionalestablishedofficialformalregularacceptableappropriatesuitablefittingaptduede règlearchaic:meetOpposite inappropriatewrong
   • ▪ according to or respecting social standards or conventions; respectable, especially excessively so: "her parents' view of what was proper for a well-bred girl" Similar respectabledecorousseemlydecentrefinedladylikegentlemanlygenteelformalconventionalcorrectorthodoxpolitepunctilioussedatemodestdemurevirtuousbecomingbefittingfitdonecomme il fautOpposite improperunconventional
   • 3. belonging or relating exclusively or distinctively to; particular to: "the two elephant types proper to Africa and to southern Asia" Similar belongingrelatingpertainingrelatedrelevantuniquepeculiarassociated with
   • ▪ (of a psalm, lesson, prayer, etc.) appointed for a particular day, occasion, or season.
   • ▪ belonging to oneself or itself; own: archaic "to judge with my proper eyes"
   • 4. in the natural colours.
   • 5. (of a person) good-looking: archaic, dialect "he is a proper youth!"
   • 6. denoting a subset or subgroup that does not constitute the entire set or group, especially one that has more than one element.

   adverb

   • 1. satisfactorily or correctly: informal, dialect British "my eyes were all blurry and I couldn't see proper"
   • ▪ thoroughly: informal, dialect British "he blotted his copybook good and proper"

   noun

   • 1. the part of a church service that varies with the season or feast: "we go to the High Mass, with plainsong propers sung by the Ritual Choir"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French propre, from Latin proprius ‘one's own, special’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. properness noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   What does proper mean?

   • Delivered to your inbox! The meaning of PROPER is referring to one individual only. How to use proper in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Proper.

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   How do you use proper in a sentence?

   • The adjective proper is used with several different meanings. You use proper in front of a noun to emphasize that someone or something really is the thing referred to by the noun. It's important to have a proper breakfast in the morning, not just a cup of tea. He's never had a proper job.

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   What is proper adjective?

   • Definition of proper adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [only before noun] (especially British English) right, appropriate or correct; according to the rules We should have had a proper discussion before voting. Please follow the proper procedures for dealing with complaints.

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   How do you know if something is proper?

   • Something is said to be proper if it is suitable or appropriate. For example, spring and summer are the proper seasons for growing plants because the weather is often warm and sunny, with frequent rain. Real-life examples: A parking lot is a proper place to leave your car. The South Pole is not the proper place to wear shorts.

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   What is a proper mess?

   • [only before noun] (British English, informal) complete We're in a proper mess now. proper to something (formal) belonging to a particular type of thing; natural in a particular situation or place They should be treated with the dignity proper to all individuals created by God. (British English, informal) completely; to the greatest extent possible

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   Is a way of behaving proper?

   • If you say that a way of behaving is proper, you mean that it is considered socially acceptable and right. In those days it was not thought entirely proper for a woman to be on the stage. It is right and proper to do this.

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   • English (US)

     PROPER meaning: 1. real, satisfactory, suitable, or correct:...

   • Proper Spanish Translation

     PROPER translate: adecuado, en condiciones, correcto,...

   • Proper: Arabic Translation

     PROPER translate: صَحيح / مُناسِب, حَقيقي / مُناسِب. Learn...

   • Proper in Japanese

     PROPER translate: 正しい, 適切な, きちんとした, 適切（てきせつ）な, 礼儀正（れいぎ...

   • Proper: German Translation

     proper translate: richtig, genau, einwandfrei. Learn more in...

   • Proper: Czech Translation

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   • Proper: French Translation

     PROPER translate: adéquat/-ate, convenable, correct,...

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   Something proper is correct or right. There's a proper fork to use for salad, and a proper way to dress for a wedding. Things that are proper fit the situation — they're the right thing to do, because of custom or manners.

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