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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

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   Sep 9, 2024 · What are proper nouns? Proper nouns are specific names given to particular people, places, organizations, or things. Unlike common nouns, which refer to general items or categories, proper nouns are unique and always start with a capital letter. This distinction is essential for proper grammatical structure and clarity in communication.

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   Sep 13, 2024 · Common nouns and proper nouns are types of nouns in English. A noun is a word for a person, place, thing, idea, or action. But common nouns and proper nouns are a little bit different: A common noun is a general label for something. A proper noun is a specific name for something.

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   Sep 12, 2024 · Ready to get started? Let’s jump in and learn about definite articles and proper nouns in English! Table of Contents. What is the definite article in English and how do we use it? What is a proper noun? When do I use the definite article with a proper noun? Is ‘the’ capitalized in a proper noun? What is a proper adjective? Summary.

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   What is a proper noun?

   • Proper nouns are names of people, places, and things. Days of the week are proper nouns. Today is Monday. Tomorrow is Tuesday. Yesterday was Sunday. The first letter of proper nouns is a capital letter. Incorrect: Today is thursday. Correct: Today is Thursday. Proper nouns are names of specific people and places, and sometimes things.

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   Should you capitalize a proper noun?

   • You should always capitalize a proper noun even if it’s in the middle of a sentence. Proper nouns are more descriptive than common nouns. A few examples include Honda, Michelle Obama and August. These are proper noun alternatives to the common noun examples of car, woman and month we used earlier.

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   Why are proper nouns important?

   • Proper nouns are crucial for identifying specific entities and providing clear, concise information. They help in distinguishing one item from another and add precision to communication. For instance, referring to “Paris” instead of just “a city” immediately provides a clear image and context.

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   What is the first letter of proper nouns?

   • The first letter of proper nouns is a capital letter. Incorrect: Today is thursday. Correct: Today is Thursday. Proper nouns are names of specific people and places, and sometimes things. The first letter must be capitalized.

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   Sep 7, 2024 · A noun is a person, place, thing or idea —simply put, you can’t communicate in English without nouns. So if you’re learning English or exploring English grammar, nouns are a good place to start. Learn 50 of the most common English nouns in this post, plus all the basics about how to use them. Contents. What Is an English Noun?

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9. learnenglish.britishcouncil.org › grammar › englishThe definite article: 'the' - LearnEnglish - British Council

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   Sep 1, 2024 · Level: beginner. The definite article the is the most frequent word in English. We use the definite article in front of a noun when we believe the listener/reader knows exactly what we are referring to: because there is only one: The Pope is visiting Russia. The moon is very bright tonight.

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