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