appropriately
gb/əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli/ us/əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli/
B2
Inglese
megfelelően, illően, kellően, az előírásoknak megfelelően, szabályszerűen, találóan, találó módon
B2
1
megfelelően
B1
illően
C1
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
In class, we should speak appropriately.
Az órán megfelelő hangnemben kell beszélnünk.
Errore comune:
Learners often use the adjective instead of the adverb (e.g., 'behave appropriate' instead of 'behave appropriately').
Significato
in a suitable way
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
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.)
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fittingly (Emphasizes that something feels right for the context.)
Contrari
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.)
Temi
communication
|social_behavior
|daily_life
Definizione
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
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
This coat is appropriately warm for winter.
Ez a kabát kellően meleg télre.
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse 'appropriately' where 'enough' or 'properly' is more natural.
Significato
to a suitable degree
Collocazioni
appropriately priced
|appropriately sized
|appropriately funded
|appropriately cautious
|appropriately serious
|appropriately confident
|appropriately trained
|appropriately qualified
|appropriately resourced
|appropriately scaled
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
excessively (To too great a degree.)
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insufficiently (Not to a great enough degree.)
Temi
work
|business
|measurement
Definizione
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
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
The children must be appropriately supervised.
A gyerekeket az előírásoknak megfelelően kell felügyelni.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes omit the adverb and use the adjective (e.g., 'appropriately certified' vs 'appropriate certified').
Significato
according to rules or standards
Collocazioni
appropriately licensed
|appropriately certified
|appropriately authorized
|appropriately classified
|appropriately labeled
|appropriately documented
|appropriately supervised
|appropriately safeguarded
|appropriately disclosed
|appropriately regulated
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
improperly (Not following correct procedures or standards.)
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incorrectly (Not accurate or not done the right way.)
Temi
law
|business
|safety
|education
Definizione
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
Schema d'uso:
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.
Errore comune:
This sentence-adverb use can sound overly formal in casual speech.
Significato
fittingly (comment on situation)
Collocazioni
appropriately, the
|appropriately, she
|appropriately, he
|appropriately, it was
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
oddly (Suggests something is surprising or out of place.)
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incongruously (More formal; emphasizes a mismatch with the context.)
Temi
communication
|writing
Definizione
used to say something is a good match for the situation
Used to comment that something is fitting or expected in the circumstances.
Grammatica
Forma base
appropriately
IPA
GB/əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli/
US/əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli/
Sillabe e accento
ap - pro - pri - ately (4 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pro)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: appropriately
- Plural: appropriatelies
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
act appropriately
1/ˈækt əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli/
fixed phrase
behave in the right way
behave well for the situation
Esempi
- We expect all visitors to act appropriately.
- He apologized and promised to act appropriately in the future.
Esempi per chi studia
- Please act appropriately at school.
appropriately enough
1/əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
formal
fittingly; as expected
used to say something matches the situation well
Esempi
- 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
Esempi
- Guests are expected to be appropriately dressed.
- Make sure you’re appropriately dressed for the wedding.
Esempi per chi studia
- I am appropriately dressed for work.
dress appropriately
1/dɹˈɛs əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli/
fixed phrase
wear suitable clothes
wear the right clothes
Esempi
- Please dress appropriately for the interview.
- It’s cold outside, so dress appropriately.
Esempi per chi studia
- Dress appropriately for the party.
handle something appropriately
1/hˈændəl sˈʌmθɪŋ əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli/
fixed phrase
deal with properly
deal with something well
Esempi
- The manager handled the situation appropriately.
- Sensitive information must be handled appropriately.
Esempi per chi studia
- She handled the problem appropriately.
react appropriately
1/ɹiˈækt əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli/
fixed phrase
show a suitable reaction
react in the right way
Esempi
- She reacted appropriately when the alarm sounded.
- It can be hard to react appropriately under pressure.
Esempi per chi studia
- He reacted appropriately to the news.
respond appropriately
1/ɹɪspˈɑnd əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪtli/
fixed phrase
reply in the right way
answer in the right way
Esempi
- Customer service staff are trained to respond appropriately to complaints.
- Try to respond appropriately rather than react impulsively.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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
Esempi
- Students must use citations appropriately in academic essays.
- Use the tools appropriately to avoid injury.
Esempi per chi studia
- Use this word appropriately in a sentence.