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