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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROPER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PROPER definition: 1. real, satisfactory, suitable, or correct: 2. showing standards of behaviour that are socially…. Learn more.

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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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   Adjective It is not proper to speak that way. The children need to learn proper behavior. It would not be proper for you to borrow the ladder without asking first. She is a very prim and proper young lady. Is this the proper spelling of your name? You need to eat a proper meal instead of junk food. Each step must be done in the proper order.

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   1 day ago · those higher and peculiar attributes […] which constitute our proper humanity (usually postpositive) In the strict sense; within the strict definition or core (of a specified place, taxonomic order, idea, etc).

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › properProper - definition of proper by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Characterized by appropriateness or suitability; fitting: the proper knife for cutting bread; not a proper moment for a joke. 2. Called for by rules or conventions; correct: the proper form for a business letter. 3. Strictly following rules or conventions, especially in social behavior; seemly: a proper lady; a proper gentleman. 4. a.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROPER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   You use proper to describe things that you consider to be real or satisfactory. I've just started a proper job with security, a pension, and good prospects. American English : proper / ˈprɒpər /

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishproper adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   proper. adjective. /ˈprɒpə (r)/ /ˈprɑːpər/ Idioms. [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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   Proper definition: adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable. See examples of PROPER used in a sentence.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPROPER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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    proper adjective (MAIN) referring to the main or most important part of something: I live outside Cambridge - I don't live in the city proper. (Definition of proper from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › properproper | meaning of proper in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    proper meaning, definition, what is proper: right, suitable, or correct: Learn more.