| query | If someone behaves p_______, they behave in a way that is considered acceptable and not rude .If someone behaves properly, they behave in a way that is considered acceptable and not rude . He's a spoilt brat and it's about time he learnt to behave properly. They will be concerned to do the right thing–to dress properly, for instance. |
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| word | properly |
| full-definition | adverb If something is done properly, it is done in a correct and satisfactory way. You're too thin. You're not eating properly. There needs to be a properly informed public debate. If someone behaves properly, they behave in a way that is considered acceptable and not rude . He's a spoilt brat and it's about time he learnt to behave properly. They will be concerned to do the right thing–to dress properly, for instance. |
| cefr-level | B1 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:b1
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