proper
gb/pɹˈɑpɚ/ us/pɹˈɑpɚ/
A2
Ingles
~ 1500
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
B1
property
1
socially or morally correct
Right or good according to social rules or morals.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone/something] is proper
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'proper' with 'own' as in 'my proper room'; in modern English, 'proper' in this sense is rare outside British informal usage.
Mga kasingkahulugan
appropriate (Suitable for a particular situation; less focused on moral correctness.)
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respectable (Seen as good or acceptable by society; may imply higher social status.)
Mga kasalungat
improper (Not acceptable according to social or moral standards.)
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inappropriate (Not suitable for a particular situation.)
Mga kolokasyon
proper behavior
|proper conduct
|proper manners
|proper etiquette
Mga tema
society
|behavior
|manners
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- It is not proper to talk loudly in the library.
- She wore a proper dress for the formal dinner.
- He always behaves in a proper manner at work.
- The teacher reminded students about proper classroom behavior.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- It is proper to say thank you.
- He used proper words in his speech.
- She wears proper clothes at school.
- We must have proper manners at the table.
adjective
A2
property
2
suitable or appropriate
Right or good for a specific purpose or situation.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone/something] is proper for [purpose/situation]
Mga kasingkahulugan
suitable (Matches the needs of a situation; neutral tone.)
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adequate (Enough to meet needs, though not necessarily ideal.)
Mga kasalungat
unsuitable (Not right for the situation or use.)
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inadequate (Not enough to meet the need.)
Mga kolokasyon
proper tools
|proper care
|proper procedure
Mga tema
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- Make sure you have the proper equipment before starting the job.
- This medicine must be stored under proper conditions.
- The report was returned because it lacked the proper format.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I need the proper shoes for running.
- We used the proper tool to fix the door.
- She gave the plant proper water and light.
adjective
B1
property
3
real or genuine version
The real or main kind of something, not a copy or part of it.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is the proper [noun]
Mga kasingkahulugan
real (Existing or true; less formal and broader in meaning.)
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genuine (Truly what it is claimed to be; often used for authenticity.)
Mga kasalungat
fake (Not real; made to look like something else.)
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partial (Only a part, not complete.)
Mga kolokasyon
proper meal
|proper job
|proper holiday
Mga tema
emphasis
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- After weeks of snacks, I finally had a proper meal.
- He wants to find a proper job instead of temporary work.
- We haven't had a proper holiday in years.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I want a proper meal, not just bread.
- She has a proper job now.
- We will take a proper rest tomorrow.
adjective
formal
B2
relation
4
belonging exclusively to something
Belonging only to one person, thing, or place.
Padron ng paggamit:
the [noun] proper
Mga kasingkahulugan
specific (Clearly defined and distinct, but not necessarily exclusive.)
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peculiar (Belonging uniquely to; more common in formal writing.)
Mga kasalungat
general (Not specific or exclusive to one thing.)
Mga kolokasyon
the city proper
|the church proper
Mga tema
formal language
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The city proper has a population of 500,000.
- This rule applies to the school proper, not its satellite campuses.
- The castle proper is surrounded by gardens.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The town proper is very small.
- The park proper is inside the walls.
- The church proper is open on Sundays.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
proper
IPA
GB/pɹˈɑpɚ/
US/pɹˈɑpɚ/
Mga pantig at diin
prop - er (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (prop)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: proper
Mga kaugnay na salita
Core family
properly
adverb A2
Negative and opposite forms
improper
adjective B2
improperly
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
propriety
noun C1
Mga ekspresyon
in its proper place
1/ˈɪn ˈɪts pɹˈɑpɚ plˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
in the right location
In the place where it should be kept.
Mga Halimbawa
- After using the tools, put each one in its proper place.
- The painting was finally hung in its proper place on the wall.
in proper order
1/ˈɪn pɹˈɑpɚ ˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
arranged correctly or neatly
Arranged in the right way or order.
Mga Halimbawa
- Please put the books back in proper order.
- Everything in the office was in proper order after cleaning.
proper noun
1/pɹˈɑpɚ nˈaʊn/
fixed phrase
technical
name of specific person/place/thing
A noun that names a specific person, place, or thing and starts with a capital letter in English.
Mga Halimbawa
- 'London' and 'Sarah' are examples of proper nouns.
- "Paris" is a proper noun because it is the name of one specific city.
- In English, days of the week are written as proper nouns.
- In English, we write proper nouns with a capital letter at the beginning.
- Names of months, such as "July", are also proper nouns.