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