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Properly Correct Satisfactory Thin Eating Informed Public Debate

query
If something is done p_______, it is done in a correct and satisfactory way.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.
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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