PROPERLY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

properly

adverb

ˈprä-pər-lē

Definition of properly

as in correctly

in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose the scouts were properly dressed for a week of camping

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Recent Examples of properly The chronic disease, which impairs the body’s ability to properly regulate blood sugar, contributed to 94,445 deaths that year. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 One climber slipped and fell about 700 feet after his equipment was not properly fastened, according to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office and climbing ranger Nick Meyers. — James Ward, USA Today, 2 July 2026 By installing silicon carbide heating units within the core of the non-nuclear system, technicians simulated peak operating temperatures to verify that all structural components functioned properly under thermal stress. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026 Lines, who is being represented by attorneys at the Tech Justice Law Project and the Social Media Victims Law Center, argues in his suit that OpenAI failed to properly warn him that ChatGPT could exacerbate his disability. — Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for properly

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In 1785, astronomer William Herschel set about mapping our galaxy, correctly determining the disk-like shape of the Milky Way but incorrectly placing the solar system at its heart.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Choosing the right products and using them correctly supports overall health and well-being.

— Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026

Definition of correctly

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This sci-fi extravaganza was the perfect summertime escape that was appropriately launched over the festive Fourth of July week.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Before adopting and offering access to AI agents, organizations need to learn which can withstand today’s adaptive attacks by ensuring data, assets and privacy are appropriately secure.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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