appropriately
gb/əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli/ us/əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli/
B2
Englanti
megfelelően, illően, kellően, az előírásoknak megfelelően, szabályszerűen, találóan, találó módon
B2
1
megfelelően
B1
illően
C1
Käyttömalli:
[do something] appropriately
Please behave appropriately during the ceremony.
Kérjük, viselkedjen megfelelően az ünnepség alatt.
She handled the complaint appropriately and calmly.
A panaszt megfelelően és nyugodtan kezelte.
He didn’t respond appropriately to the criticism.
Oppijaesimerkit
In class, we should speak appropriately.
Az órán megfelelő hangnemben kell beszélnünk.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners often use the adjective instead of the adverb (e.g., 'behave appropriate' instead of 'behave appropriately').
Merkitys
in a suitable way
Kollokaatiot
behave appropriately
|act appropriately
|respond appropriately
|react appropriately
|dress appropriately
|speak appropriately
|handle it appropriately
|deal with it appropriately
|use it appropriately
|address it appropriately
Synonyymit
suitably (Slightly more formal; focuses on a good match to the situation.)
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properly (Often suggests doing something in the correct way.)
|
fittingly (Emphasizes that something feels right for the context.)
Antonyymit
inappropriately (In a way that is not suitable for the situation.)
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unsuitably (Not a good match for the purpose or context.)
Teemat
communication
|social_behavior
|daily_life
Määritelmä
in the right way for the situation
In a way that is right or suitable for a particular situation, purpose, or audience.
B2
2
kellően
B2
megfelelően
B1
Käyttömalli:
appropriately + [adjective/participle]
The team was appropriately staffed for the busy season.
A csapat létszáma megfelelő volt a csúcsszezonra.
The house is appropriately priced for the neighborhood.
A ház ára megfelelő a környékhez képest.
Her concerns were appropriately addressed in the report.
Oppijaesimerkit
This coat is appropriately warm for winter.
Ez a kabát kellően meleg télre.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may overuse 'appropriately' where 'enough' or 'properly' is more natural.
Merkitys
to a suitable degree
Kollokaatiot
appropriately priced
|appropriately sized
|appropriately funded
|appropriately cautious
|appropriately serious
|appropriately confident
|appropriately trained
|appropriately qualified
|appropriately resourced
|appropriately scaled
Synonyymit
adequately (Focuses on meeting a minimum or necessary level.)
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sufficiently (Emphasizes 'enough' for the purpose.)
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properly (Can suggest the right level as well as the right method.)
Antonyymit
excessively (To too great a degree.)
|
insufficiently (Not to a great enough degree.)
Teemat
work
|business
|measurement
Määritelmä
to the right level (not too much or too little)
To an extent, level, or amount that is suitable for the situation or purpose.
C1
FORMAL
3
Käyttömalli:
be appropriately + [past participle/adjective]
All staff must be appropriately trained before working with clients.
Minden alkalmazottnak az előírásoknak megfelelő képzést kell kapnia, mielőtt ügyfelekkel dolgozna.
The documents were not appropriately labeled and were hard to locate.
A dokumentumok nem voltak az előírásoknak megfelelően felcímkézve, ezért nehéz volt megtalálni őket.
Ensure the data is appropriately anonymized before publication.
Oppijaesimerkit
The children must be appropriately supervised.
A gyerekeket az előírásoknak megfelelően kell felügyelni.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes omit the adverb and use the adjective (e.g., 'appropriately certified' vs 'appropriate certified').
Merkitys
according to rules or standards
Kollokaatiot
appropriately licensed
|appropriately certified
|appropriately authorized
|appropriately classified
|appropriately labeled
|appropriately documented
|appropriately supervised
|appropriately safeguarded
|appropriately disclosed
|appropriately regulated
Synonyymit
correctly (Emphasizes accuracy and absence of mistakes.)
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properly (Common in policies and instructions; suggests doing things the right way.)
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duly (More formal; stresses that required steps have been completed.)
Antonyymit
improperly (Not following correct procedures or standards.)
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incorrectly (Not accurate or not done the right way.)
Teemat
law
|business
|safety
|education
Määritelmä
following the rules or standards
In a way that follows official requirements, accepted standards, or correct procedures.
C1
FORMAL
4
találóan
C1
találó módon
C1
Käyttömalli:
Appropriately, [clause]
Appropriately, the conference opened with a land acknowledgment.
Találó módon a konferencia az őslakosok földjének elismerésével kezdődött.
Appropriately, the book ends where it began.
Találóan a könyv ott ér véget, ahol elkezdődött.
Appropriately, the final report focuses on safety improvements.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This sentence-adverb use can sound overly formal in casual speech.
Merkitys
fittingly (comment on situation)
Kollokaatiot
appropriately, the
|appropriately, she
|appropriately, he
|appropriately, it was
Synonyymit
fittingly (Very close in meaning; often used in writing.)
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aptly (Often suggests a clever or especially accurate fit.)
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naturally (More conversational; suggests something is to be expected.)
Antonyymit
oddly (Suggests something is surprising or out of place.)
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incongruously (More formal; emphasizes a mismatch with the context.)
Teemat
communication
|writing
Määritelmä
used to say something is a good match for the situation
Used to comment that something is fitting or expected in the circumstances.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
appropriately
IPA
GB/əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli/
US/əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli/
Tavut ja painotus
ap - pro - pri - ately (4 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pro)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: appropriately
- Plural: appropriatelies
Sanaperhe
Forms
appropriatelies
noun
Core family
appropriate
adjective B1
Related words
appropriateness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
inappropriate
adjective B2
inappropriately
adverb
Advanced or less common
appropriation
noun C1
Ilmaukset
act appropriately
1/ˈækt əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli/
fixed phrase
behave in the right way
behave well for the situation
Esimerkit
- We expect all visitors to act appropriately.
- He apologized and promised to act appropriately in the future.
Oppijaesimerkit
- Please act appropriately at school.
appropriately enough
1/əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
formal
fittingly; as expected
used to say something matches the situation well
Esimerkit
- Appropriately enough, the safety officer arrived first.
- The sign was, appropriately enough, spelled incorrectly.
- Appropriately enough, the award went to the youngest competitor.
be appropriately dressed
1/bˈi əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli dɹˈɛst/
fixed phrase
wear suitable clothing
wear the right clothes
Esimerkit
- Guests are expected to be appropriately dressed.
- Make sure you’re appropriately dressed for the wedding.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I am appropriately dressed for work.
dress appropriately
1/dɹˈɛs əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli/
fixed phrase
wear suitable clothes
wear the right clothes
Esimerkit
- Please dress appropriately for the interview.
- It’s cold outside, so dress appropriately.
Oppijaesimerkit
- Dress appropriately for the party.
handle something appropriately
1/hˈændəl sˈʌmθɪŋ əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli/
fixed phrase
deal with properly
deal with something well
Esimerkit
- The manager handled the situation appropriately.
- Sensitive information must be handled appropriately.
Oppijaesimerkit
- She handled the problem appropriately.
react appropriately
1/ɹiˈækt əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli/
fixed phrase
show a suitable reaction
react in the right way
Esimerkit
- She reacted appropriately when the alarm sounded.
- It can be hard to react appropriately under pressure.
Oppijaesimerkit
- He reacted appropriately to the news.
respond appropriately
1/ɹɪspˈɑnd əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli/
fixed phrase
reply in the right way
answer in the right way
Esimerkit
- Customer service staff are trained to respond appropriately to complaints.
- Try to respond appropriately rather than react impulsively.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I responded appropriately to her email.
use something appropriately
1/jˈuz sˈʌmθɪŋ əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli/
fixed phrase
use correctly and suitably
use something in the right way
Esimerkit
- Students must use citations appropriately in academic essays.
- Use the tools appropriately to avoid injury.
Oppijaesimerkit
- Use this word appropriately in a sentence.