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proper

/'pr/A/p/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

    adj.all

    Examples
    Proper medical treatment.
    Proper manners.
    Antonyms improper

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Belonging to one; one's own; individual.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adverb

  1. Properly; hence, to a great degree; very; as, <i>proper</i> good.

    adverb

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. having all the qualities typical of the thing specified

    adj.all

    Examples
    Wanted a proper dinner; not just a snack.
    He finally has a proper job.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. limited to the thing specified

    adj.all

    Examples
    The city proper.
    His claim is connected with the deed proper.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs

    adj.all

    Examples
    Everything in its proper place.
    Synonyms right

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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