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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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   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.

4. 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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   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.

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

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   The proper thing is the one that is correct or most suitable. The Supreme Court will ensure that the proper procedures have been followed. He helped to put things in their proper place. Synonyms: correct, accepted, established, appropriate More Synonyms of proper.

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   Meaning & use. adjective. I. Senses denoting suitability or conformity. I.1. ?c1225–. Suitable for a specified or implicit purpose or requirement; appropriate to the circumstances or conditions; of the requisite standard or type; apt, fitting; correct, right. ?c1225 (?a1200) implied in:

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordPROPER - Meaning & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. You use proper to describe things that you consider to be real and satisfactory rather than inadequate in some way. [...] 2. The proper thing is the one that is correct or most suitable. [...] 3. If you say that a way of behaving is proper, you mean that it is considered socially acceptable and right. [...] More. Grammar Question.

9. 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)

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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.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROPER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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