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proper

/ˈpɹɔp.ə/
noun
  1. Something set apart for a special use.

adjective
  1. (heading) Suitable.

  2. (heading) Possessed, related.

  3. (heading) Accurate, strictly applied.

Synonymscomprehensive, intensive, royal, sweeping, appropriate, decent
Antonymsincomplete, partial, slapdash, superficial, bad, ill-mannered
adverb
  1. Properly; thoroughly; completely.

  2. Properly.

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